welcome mat

US /ˈwel.kəm ˌmæt/
UK /ˈwel.kəm ˌmæt/
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1.

迎賓墊, 門墊

a mat placed at the entrance to a house, on which people can wipe their shoes

:
Please wipe your feet on the welcome mat before coming inside.
進來前請在迎賓墊上擦鞋。
The new welcome mat has a lovely floral design.
新的迎賓墊有漂亮的花卉圖案。
2.

熱情歡迎, 好客

a symbol or gesture of hospitality and readiness to receive visitors

:
We always keep the welcome mat out for our friends and family.
我們總是為朋友和家人準備好迎賓墊
The city rolled out the welcome mat for the international conference.
這座城市為國際會議鋪設了迎賓墊