1greet sb (with sth) to welcome sb when you meet him/her; to say hello to sb 致意;打招呼:
He greeted me with a friendly smile.他向我微笑致意。 (figurative 比喻)As we entered the house we were greeted by the smell of cooking.我们走进房子的时候,扑面而来的是一股煮东西的香味。
2greet sb/sth (as/with) sth (usually passive 通常用于被动语态) to react to sb or receive sth in a particular way 作出某种反应:
The news was greeted with a loud cheer.这个消息博得一阵欢呼声。
greet/grit; ɡriːt/v [T] 1 to say hello to someone or welcome them 招呼﹔欢迎﹐迎接: The children came rushing out to greet me. 孩子们冲出来迎接我。2 to react to something in a particular way 对…作出反应: be greeted with sth The speech was greeted with cheers and laughter. 演说博得阵阵喝彩与笑声。