If he keeps the palm of the hand parallel to the floor, as he would in his own culture when making known the height of a child, for example, he will very likely be greeted by laughter, in Colombia this gesture is reserved for the description of animals.
出自-2014年6月听力原文
Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world.
出自-2013年12月听力原文
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
同…打招呼;向…问好;欢迎;迎接
When you greet someone, you say 'Hello' or shake hands with them.
例句
She liked to be home to greet Steve when he came in from school.她喜欢呆在家里迎接放学回家的史蒂夫。
VERB
对…作出反应;回应
If something is greeted in a particular way, people react to it in that way.
例句
The European Court's decision has been greeted with dismay by fishermen...渔民对欧洲法庭的裁决感到失望。It is unlikely that this suggestion will be greeted enthusiastically in the Baltic States.该提议不大可能在波罗的海诸国得到热烈响应。
VERB
呈现在…面前;映入…眼帘;最先被…感觉到
If you are greeted by something, it is the first thing you notice in a particular place.
例句
I was greeted by a shocking sight...一幅令人震惊的画面映入我的眼帘。The savoury smell greeted them as they went through the door.他们进门时一阵香味扑鼻而来。
英汉词典释义
vt.
欢迎, 迎接, 致意, 问候
The host greeted us at the gate.主人在大门口迎接我们。
英英词典释义
Verb
1. express greetings upon meeting someone
2. send greetings to
3. react to in a certain way;
"The President was greeted with catcalls"
4. be perceived by;
"Loud music greeted him when he entered the apartment"