Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #5096
embody
具体表现，使具体化；体现
to represent or express something abstract in tangible form; to give a concrete form to
- 1.
To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
以具体形式体现；化身或拟人化
- 2.
To represent in some other form, such as a code of laws.
以其他形式(如法典)体现
- 3.
To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.
包含；构成一个整体
- 4.
To unite in a body or mass.
使结合成一个整体
以具体形式体现；化身或拟人化；以其他形式(如法典)体现；包含；构成一个整体；使结合成一个整体；具体表达
In use
The sculpture embodies the artist's vision of peace.
Her actions embody the principles of honesty and integrity.
The new policy embodies a commitment to environmental protection.
embody + 抽象名词
The sculpture embodies the artist's vision.
这座雕塑体现了艺术家的愿景。
be embodied in + 名词
常用被动结构，表示‘体现于…’
These values are embodied in our company culture.
这些价值观体现在我们公司的文化中。
embody + 名词 + in + 名词
强调将抽象概念具体表现在某事物中
The architect embodied modern design in the building.
Connections
Collocations
- embody the principles
- 体现这些原则
- The new policy embodies the principles of fairness and justice.新政策体现了公平公正的原则。
- embody the spirit
- 体现精神
- Her actions embody the spirit of teamwork.她的行动体现了团队合作的精神。
- embody the values
- 体现价值观
- The company's culture embodies the values of integrity and innovation.公司文化体现了诚信和创新的价值观。
- embody an idea
- 体现一个想法
- This sculpture embodies the artist's idea of freedom.这座雕塑体现了艺术家对自由的理解。
- be embodied in
- 体现在...中
- The essence of his philosophy is embodied in his writings.他哲学的精髓体现在他的著作中。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象em（进入）+body（身体），让抽象概念‘附体’，即具体化、体现。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：法律文书、哲学论述、文学作品、正式演讲 通常用于正式文体或抽象表达中，强调将抽象概念具象化或赋予具体形式。
Pronunciation & Spelling
words ending in -body (e.g. body, somebody) rhyme with embody; they share /-bɒdi/. Words spelled similarly like melody, parody, comedy end in an unstressed /-ədi/ and do not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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