1540s, in reference to a soul or spirit invested with a physical form; from 1660s of principles, ideas, etc.; from em- (1) "in" + body (n.). Related: Embodied; embodying.
权威例句
1. Any incomes policy must embody the attributes of fairness and flexibility.
任何收入政策都应该具有公平与灵活性之特征.
2. The latest locomotives embody many new features.
这些最新的机车具有许多新的特色.
3. Words embody thoughts and feelings.
言语具体表现各种思想和感情.
4. It was autonomy which this humane and self - sufficient man seemed to embody.
这位既有人情味而又自负的人体现的似乎就是自主.
5. The Constitution and other laws embody the unity of the Party's views and the people's will.