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salute

UK //səˈluːt//US //səˈluːt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'salutare',意为 '问候' 或 '致敬',后经古法语 'salut' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 向某人敬礼或致敬,通常用于军队或正式场合,表示尊敬或认可。

“The soldiers saluted their commanding officer as he passed by.”

(士兵们向经过的指挥官敬礼。)

“He saluted the flag during the ceremony.”

(他在仪式上向国旗致敬。)

❶ 以某种方式表达敬意或赞扬,常用于非正式场合。

“The audience saluted the performer with a standing ovation.”

(观众起立鼓掌向表演者致敬。)

“We salute your bravery in facing the challenge.”

(我们对你面对挑战的勇气表示敬意。)

同义词:greet, honor, acknowledge, hail, praise

noun

❶ 敬礼的动作或仪式,通常用于军队或正式场合。

“He gave a sharp salute to the general.”

(他向将军行了一个标准的敬礼。)

“The salute was performed with precision.”

(敬礼动作做得非常精准。)

❶ 表达敬意或赞扬的行为或言辞。

“The book is a salute to the pioneers of science.”

(这本书是对科学先驱的致敬。)

“Her speech was a salute to the hardworking staff.”

(她的演讲是对辛勤工作的员工的赞扬。)

同义词:greeting, tribute, homage, recognition, honor

常见短语

salute to — 向某人或某事表达敬意或赞扬,常用于正式或情感丰富的场合。

“Let's give a salute to all the healthcare workers.”

(让我们向所有医护人员致敬。)

stand at salute — 立正敬礼,通常用于军事或正式仪式中。

“The soldiers stood at salute as the national anthem played.”

(士兵们在国歌奏响时立正敬礼。)