捧

捧 [pěng] 动

1. ■ （用双手托） hold or carry in both hands:

捧着一个大碗 hold a big bowl in both hands;

他捧起水来喝了一大口。 He scooped up some water with his hands and took a big mouthful.

她双手捧着孩子的脸。 She cupped the child's face in her hands.

2. ■ （奉承; 吹嘘） boost; extol; exalt; flatter:

你们把他捧得太高了。 You praise him too highly.

他被捧上天了。 He was exalted to the skies.

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1. ■ （用于能捧的东西）:

一捧枣儿 a double handful of dates