embody

embody
[ɪmˈbɒdi, ɛm-]
(-ies, -ied)
[with obj.]
  1. be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)
    (思想,品质,情感)具体化;体现
    a national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill.
    一支体现竞技精神和技术的国家队。
    ■provide (a spirit) with a physical form
    给(精神)以实体
  2. include or contain (something) as a constituent part
    包括,包含;收录,编入
    the changes in law embodied in the Children Act.
    《儿童法》中一些法律条文的修改。
  3. (archaic)form (people) into a body, especially for military purposes
    (古)(尤指为军事目)把(人)组织起来
语源
  1. mid 16th cent.: from em- + body, on the pattern of Latin incorporare
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