greet
US /ɡriːt/
UK /ɡriːt/
1.
问候, 迎接
give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to (someone) on meeting or arriving.
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She was there to greet us at the door.
她在那儿迎接我们进门。
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He would greet everyone with a smile.
他会微笑着问候每一个人。
2.
迎来, 扑面而来
(of a sight, sound, or smell) become apparent to (someone) on arrival.
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A strong smell of coffee greeted him as he entered the kitchen.
他一进厨房，一股浓烈的咖啡味就扑鼻而来。
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Silence greeted his question.
他的问题迎来了沉默。