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怀抱
huái bào
Meaning
- to embrace (also fig. an ideal, aspiration etc)
- to hug
Definition
怀抱，指拥抱、抱在怀里；也指胸怀、抱负。
Embrace, hold in arms; also refers to bosom, ambition, or aspirations.
Usage
多用于表示拥抱的动作或胸怀中的情感，也可引申为内心怀有的理想或抱负。
Often used to describe the act of embracing or emotions held in the heart, and can be extended to ideals or aspirations within one's mind.
Examples
- 1 母亲紧紧地把孩子抱在怀里，充满爱意地抚摸着。 (The mother held the child tightly in her arms, stroking him with affection.)
- 2 他怀抱着对未来的憧憬，踏上了新的旅程。 (He embarked on a new journey with aspirations for the future.)
- 3 久别重逢，两人激动地拥抱在一起。 (After a long separation, they hugged each other emotionally.)
- 4 她怀抱着希望，坚持着自己的梦想。 (She holds hope in her heart, persisting in her dreams.)
- 5 这片土地承载着无数人的怀抱和梦想。 (This land carries the embraces and dreams of countless people.)
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