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(-dd-) [usu passive 通常用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (in sth) fix sth deeply and firmly (in a surrounding mass) 将某物深而牢地固定於(周围的物体中)
stones embedded in rock 嵌在岩石中的石块
The arrow embedded itself in the wall. 箭牢牢地扎进墙里.
(fig 比喻) The idea became embedded in his mind. 这想法在他头脑中根深蒂固.
Yes, please. It's very delicious. Did you cook it yourself?
好的。味道好极了。是你自己煮的吗?
How long will it take you to complete the trip?
你旅行全程需要多长时间?
Pierre and I borrowed the money and bought the necklace. During the next ten years we both worked day and night to pay back the money we had borrowed. That's why I now look so old. Well, after all these years we've at last paid back all the money.