Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #5096
embodying
具体表现，使具体化；体现
embodying is the present participle of embody.
核心释义
to represent or express something abstract in tangible form; to give a concrete form to
- 1.
以具体形式体现；化身或拟人化
To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
- 2.
以其他形式(如法典)体现
To represent in some other form, such as a code of laws.
- 3.
包含；构成一个整体
To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.
- 4.
使结合成一个整体
To unite in a body or mass.
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
用法In use
The sculpture embodies the artist's vision of peace.
用法提示：这里embody表示‘体现’，主语为无生命物，及物动词。
Her actions embody the principles of honesty and integrity.
用法提示：embody后接抽象名词，表示‘具体表现’。
The new policy embodies a commitment to environmental protection.
用法提示：embody用于抽象概念，主语为政策，宾语为承诺。
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.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配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
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象em（进入）+body（身体），让抽象概念‘附体’，即具体化、体现。
语境与语域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。
发音与拼写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.
用法优先级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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