a common greeting in many Arabic-speaking and Muslim countries (操阿拉伯语的国家和穆斯林国家常用的问候语或招呼语)你好;你们好
noun
a gesture of greeting or respect, with or without a spoken salutation, typically consisting of a low bow of the head and body with the hand or fingers touching the forehead 额手礼(通常深弯腰,手或手指置额前) ■(salaams)respectful compliments 赞扬语;恭维语
verb
[no obj.]make a salaam 问候;行额手礼
语源
early 17th cent.: from Arabic (al-)salām (‘alaikum) 'peace (be upon you')