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1. pull sb. into one's arms; take into one's arms

♦ 母亲把孩子~在怀里。 The mother clasped the child to her bosom.

2. fasten with a rope, etc.

♦ 用绳子~上 tie a rope around sth.

3. take on; take upon oneself; canvass

♦ 他把责任都~到自己身上。 He took all the responsibility on himself.

♦ ~买卖 canvass business orders

4. grasp; monopolize

♦ ~权 arrogate power to oneself