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welcome

UK //ˈwelkəm//US //ˈwelkəm//

词源

来自古英语 'wilcuma',由 'wil-'(意愿)和 'cuma'(来者)组成,原意为“愿意来的人”。

verb

❶ 表示高兴地接受或迎接某人或某事物,常用于正式或非正式场合表达热情接待。

“We welcome you to our annual conference.”

(我们欢迎您参加我们的年度会议。)

“She welcomed the guests with a warm smile.”

(她以温暖的微笑欢迎客人。)

同义词:greet, receive, embrace

noun

❶ 指对某人或某事物的热情接待或接受,常用于正式场合或表达礼貌。

“They gave us a warm welcome when we arrived.”

(我们到达时,他们给予了我们热情的欢迎。)

“The welcome from the audience was overwhelming.”

(观众的欢迎非常热烈。)

同义词:reception, greeting, salutation

adjective

❶ 形容某人或某事物是受欢迎的、令人愉快的,常用于表达积极的态度。

“You are always welcome in our home.”

(你随时都欢迎来我们家。)

“Any suggestions are welcome during the meeting.”

(会议期间欢迎提出任何建议。)

同义词:pleasing, gratifying, appreciated

常见短语

You're welcome — 用于回应别人的感谢,表示“不用谢”或“不客气”。

“Thank you for your help. — You're welcome!”

(谢谢你的帮助。 — 不客气!)

Welcome back — 用于欢迎某人回到某个地方或状态,表达高兴之情。

“Welcome back! We missed you.”

(欢迎回来!我们很想念你。)