How do you use "greet" in a sentence?

She greeted us with a warm smile and a cup of tea. The hotel staff greeted each guest at the entrance. He greeted his old friend with a firm handshake.

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Q: What does "greet" mean?

To welcome or acknowledge someone when meeting them To greet means to welcome or acknowledge someone when you meet them, typically with words, gestures, or actions such as saying hello, shaking hands, or waving. Greetings vary widely across cultures and can range from formal to casual. The way we greet others often sets the tone for the interaction that follows.

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Significado: To welcome or acknowledge someone when meeting them

问候，迎接，招呼

saludar, recibir

挨拶する、出迎える

인사하다, 맞이하다

To greet means to welcome or acknowledge someone when you meet them, typically with words, gestures, or actions such as saying hello, shaking hands, or waving. Greetings vary widely across cultures and can range from formal to casual. The way we greet others often sets the tone for the interaction that follows.

「greet」意味着在见到某人时欢迎或问候他们，通常通过言语、手势或动作，如说你好、握手或挥手。问候方式因文化而异，从正式到随意都有。我们问候他人的方式往往决定了随后互动的基调。

«Greet» significa dar la bienvenida o reconocer a alguien cuando lo conoces, típicamente con palabras, gestos o acciones como decir hola, dar la mano o saludar con la mano. Los saludos varían ampliamente entre culturas y pueden ir desde formales hasta casuales. La forma en que saludamos a otros a menudo establece el tono de la interacción que sigue.

「greet」は、誰かに会ったときに、こんにちはと言う、握手する、手を振るなどの言葉、ジェスチャー、または行動で歓迎したり認めたりすることを意味します。挨拶は文化によって大きく異なり、フォーマルなものからカジュアルなものまであります。他者への挨拶の仕方は、その後の交流のトーンを決めることが多いです。

'Greet'는 누군가를 만났을 때 환영하거나 인정하는 것으로, 일반적으로 인사말, 제스처, 또는 악수나 손 흔들기 같은 행동으로 이루어집니다. 인사 방식은 문화마다 크게 다르며 격식 있는 것부터 가벼운 것까지 다양합니다. 인사하는 방식은 그 후의 상호작용의 분위기를 결정하는 경우가 많습니다.

Ejemplos

She greeted us with a warm smile and a cup of tea.
她以温暖的微笑和一杯茶迎接我们。
Nos saludó con una cálida sonrisa y una taza de té.
彼女は温かい笑顔と一杯のお茶で私たちを迎えてくれました。
그녀는 따뜻한 미소와 한 잔의 차로 우리를 맞이해 주었습니다.
The hotel staff greeted each guest at the entrance.
酒店工作人员在入口处迎接每位客人。
El personal del hotel saludó a cada huésped en la entrada.
ホテルのスタッフは入口で各ゲストを出迎えました。
호텔 직원이 입구에서 각 손님을 맞이했습니다.
He greeted his old friend with a firm handshake.
他用有力的握手向老朋友问好。
Saludó a su viejo amigo con un firme apretón de manos.
彼は古い友人にしっかりとした握手で挨拶しました。
그는 오랜 친구에게 힘찬 악수로 인사했습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'grētan' (to approach, address, salute), from Proto-Germanic *grōtjaną. In Scottish English, it also means 'to weep', from a separate but related Old English verb.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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