greet
v
1
(a) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (with sth) give a conventional sign or word of welcome or pleasure when meeting sb or receiving a (guest) 欢迎; 迎接; 致意; 问候
He greeted me in the street with a friendly wave of the hand. 他在街上向我亲切地挥手致意.
greeting her guests at the door 在门口迎接她的客人.
(b) [Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
~ sth with sth receive sth with a particular reaction 对某事做出某种反应
The news was greeted by/with cheering, booing, etc. 对这消息欢呼喝采、 嘘声四起等.
This appointment was greeted with relief, dismay, etc. 这一委任使人欣慰、 怅惘等.
2 [Tn] (of sights and sounds) be suddenly seen or heard by (sb) (指景象和声音)突然被(某人)看见或听见
the view that greeted us at the top of the hill 在山顶上收入我们眼底的景色.