-
1 embrace
1. transitive verb1) umarmen2) (fig.): (surround) umgeben3) (accept) wahrnehmen [Gelegenheit]; annehmen [Angebot]4) (adopt) annehmen5) (include) umfassen2. intransitive verb 3. nounUmarmung, die* * *[im'breis] 1. verb 2. noun(a clasping in the arms; a hug: a loving embrace.) die Umarmung* * *em·braceI. vt▪ to \embrace sb jdn umarmen [o in die Arme schließen]▪ to \embrace sth etw umfassen [o umklammern▪ to \embrace sth etw [bereitwillig] übernehmento \embrace an idea eine Idee aufgreifento \embrace an offer ein Angebot [gern] annehmento \embrace the opportunity die Gelegenheit ergreifen [o wahrnehmenhe \embraced the cause of the natives er machte die Sache der Eingeborenen zu seiner eigenenII. n Umarmung f* * *[Im'breɪs]1. vt1) (= hug) umarmen, in die Arme schließenthey embraced each other — sie umarmten sich or einander
2) (= seize eagerly) religion annehmen; opportunity wahrnehmen, ergreifen; cause sich annehmen (+gen); offer annehmen, ergreifenhe embraced the idea of an integrated Europe — er machte sich (dat) den Gedanken eines integrierten Europas zu eigen
3) (= include) umfassen, erfassen2. visich umarmen3. n(= hug) Umarmung fdeath's embrace (liter) — die Arme des Todes
* * *embrace1 [ımˈbreıs]A v/t1. a) umarmen, in die Arme schließenb) umfassen, umklammernc) umgeben:2. fig einschließen, umfassen3. figa) bereitwillig annehmen, sich etwas zu eigen machenb) eine Gelegenheit ergreifenc) ein Angebot, auch eine Religion annehmene) eine Hoffnung hegen4. in sich aufnehmen, erfassenB v/i sich umarmenC s Umarmung fembrace2 [ımˈbreıs] v/t JUR Geschworene etca) bestechenb) zu bestechen versuchen* * *1. transitive verb1) umarmen2) (fig.): (surround) umgeben3) (accept) wahrnehmen [Gelegenheit]; annehmen [Angebot]4) (adopt) annehmen5) (include) umfassen2. intransitive verb 3. nounUmarmung, die* * *n.Umarmung -en f. v.umarmen v.
См. также в других словарях:
embrace — 01. The old woman [embraced] each of her grandchildren as they arrived. 02. People around the world have turned against their communist regimes and [embraced] democracy. 03. Everyone cheered and [embraced] each other when the news was announced.… … Grammatical examples in English
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
Corset controversy — The corset controversy is an ensemble of letters and articles concerning the corset that appeared in newspapers and periodicals in the 19th century. Contents 1 Introduction … Wikipedia
St. Francis of Assisi — St. Francis of Assisi † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Francis of Assisi Founder of the Franciscan Order, born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181 or 1182 the exact year is uncertain; died there, 3 October, 1226. His father, Pietro… … Catholic encyclopedia
The Gene Krupa Story — Infobox Film name = The Gene Krupa Story caption = director = Don Weis producer = Philip A. Waxman writer = Orin Jannings starring = Sal Mineo Susan Kohner James Darren Susan Oliver music = Leith Stevens cinematography = editing = distributor =… … Wikipedia
education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… … Universalium
Russia — /rush euh/, n. 1. Also called Russian Empire. Russian, Rossiya. a former empire in E Europe and N and W Asia: overthrown by the Russian Revolution 1917. Cap.: St. Petersburg (1703 1917). 2. See Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 3. See Russian… … Universalium
Monochrom — (at QDK ).The group s members are: Johannes Grenzfurthner, Evelyn Fürlinger, Harald List, Anika Kronberger, Franz Ablinger, Frank Apunkt Schneider, Daniel Fabry, Günther Friesinger. In November 2005 Roland Gratzer joined as PR content manager,… … Wikipedia
monochrom — For non color displays, see Monochrome. For the color blindness, see Monochromacy. monochrom members: (back) Johannes Grenzfurthner, Evelyn Fürlinger, Roland Gratzer; (front) Günther Friesinger, Franz Ablinger. Location: monochrom office,… … Wikipedia
