welcome mat

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

迎宾垫, 门垫

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.
进来前请在迎宾垫上擦鞋。
The new welcome mat has a lovely floral design.
新的迎宾垫有漂亮的花卉图案。
2.

热情欢迎, 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.
我们总是为朋友和家人准备好迎宾垫
The city rolled out the welcome mat for the international conference.
这座城市为国际会议铺设了迎宾垫