greeting
noun uk/ˈɡriː.tɪŋ/ us/ˈɡriː.t̬ɪŋ/
B1 [ C or U ]问候；招呼；迎接
something friendly or polite that you say or do when you meet or welcome someone
They briskly exchanged greetings before starting the session. 他们开会前简短地互相致意。
He nodded his head in greeting. 他点头致意。
greetings [ plural ] 祝词；祝愿语；问候词
a message that says you hope someone is well, happy, etc.
birthday/Christmas greetings 生日／圣诞祝福
formal My father sends his greetings. 我父亲向你们问好。
formal Greetings to you, my friends and colleagues. 朋友们，同事们，你们好。
Greetings from Paris!
Holiday greetings to your family from ours!
Season's greetings to you and yours!
- More examples
- He extended his hand as a greeting .
- The computer allows you to personalize standard letters by adding a greeting to each one.
- She didn't acknowledge my greeting.
- We exchanged greetings before the meeting.
- Greetings were duly exchanged.