衔

衔( 啣) [xián] 动

1. ■ （用嘴含） hold in the mouth:

衔着烟斗 have a pipe between one's teeth;

燕子衔泥筑窠。 Swallows carry bits of earth in their bills to build nests.

2. ■ （存在心里） harbour; bear:

衔恨 harbour resentment; bear a grudge

名

1. ■ （级别） rank; title:

大使衔常驻代表 permanent representative with the rank of ambassador;

公使衔参赞 counsellor with rank of minister