greet

greet1
verb
  1. [with obj.]give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to (someone) on meeting
    问候;迎接;招呼
    ■[with obj. and adverbial]receive or acknowledge (something) in a specified way
    (以特定的方式)接受;对…作出反应
    everyone greeted this idea warmly.
    所有在场的人都对这个想法作出了热烈的回应。
    ■(of a sight or sound) become apparent to or be noticed by (someone) on arrival somewhere
    (景象,声音)呈现在…前;被…所感知
    you're greeted with a delightful confusion of aromas.
    你闻到一种混合的怡人芬芳。
语源
  1. Old English grētan 'approach, attack, or salute', of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch groeten and German grüssen 'greet'

greet2
verb
  1. [no obj.](Scottish)weep; cry
    (苏格兰)痛哭;哭泣
    he sat down on the armchair and started to greet.
    她在扶手椅上坐下,然后哭了起来。
语源
  1. Old English, partly from grētan 'cry out, rage', partly from grēotan 'lament', both of Germanic origin
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