| 单词 | welcome |
| 释义 | welcome —welcome /ˈwel.kəm/ adjective (MEETING) B1 If someone is welcome, you are pleased when they visit you: » Come and see us whenever you're in town - you're always welcome/you'll always be welcome.» Out in the desert the traveller is a welcome guest.Thesaurus+: ↑Liked, or not liked, by many peoplemake sb welcomeB1 to show someone that you are pleased that they are with you: » The restaurant made the children very welcome.Thesaurus+: ↑Welcoming, greeting and greetingsWord Builder:–Nouns: welcome–Adjectives: welcome, unwelcome–Verbs: welcome• • • Extra Examples:» She would never feel welcome in this city with its cold, unsmiling inhabitants.» His phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning.» The publicity generated by the court case has given a welcome boost to our sales.» After a hard day at the office, a hot bath is a welcome restorative.» The arrival of the fresh medical supplies was a welcome sight for the beleaguered doctors working in the refugee camps.adjective (PLEASED) B2 If something is welcome, you are pleased to have or do it: » The holiday was a welcome change/break/relief.» She offered him the welcome chance/opportunity to do something different.» A nice cup of tea would be very welcome.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasurebe welcome to do sthB1 used to tell someone that they can certainly do something: » Anyone who is interested is welcome to come along.Word Builder:–Nouns: welcome–Adjectives: welcome, unwelcome–Verbs: welcomeexclamation ► A2 said as a greeting to someone arriving at a place: » Welcome - please come in.» Welcome home/back - we've missed you!» Welcome to Cambridge.Thesaurus+: ↑Welcoming, greeting and greetings• • • Extra Examples:» Welcome home - it's lovely to see you.» Welcome - I hope you will enjoy your visit to our city.noun (MEETING) B1 [C or U] the way in which someone is met and spoken to when they arrive in a place: » They were given a warm (= very friendly) welcome.» The opposition leader returned to a hero's/heroine's welcome after seven years in exile.» She referred to his previous visit in her speech of welcome/welcome speech.Thesaurus+: ↑Meeting people , ↑Official meetingsoutstay/overstay your welcomeC2 to stay too long: » I left after two days - I didn't want to overstay my welcome.Thesaurus+: ↑Staying and remaining , ↑WaitingWord Builder:–Nouns: welcome–Adjectives: welcome, unwelcome–Verbs: welcome• • • Extra Examples:» We enjoyed a warm welcome from our American friends.» The singer received an emotional welcome from crowds of young girls.» His welcome included brass bands and cheerleaders.noun [S] (REACTION) ► F0 a reaction to a decision or suggestion: » Their supporters gave the decision a guarded/cautious welcome.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingWord Builder:–Nouns: welcome–Adjectives: welcome, unwelcome–Verbs: welcomeverb [T] (ENCOURAGE) ↑Verb Endings for welcome ► B2 to be pleased about and encourage or support something: » The new appointment has been widely welcomed.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingWord Builder:–Nouns: welcome–Adjectives: welcome, unwelcome–Verbs: welcome• • • Extra Examples:» We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act.» The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.» They said they welcomed the trial as a chance to vindicate themselves.» This move towards improving childcare facilities has been widely welcomed.» He welcomes the opportunity to put forward his side of the story.verb [T] (MEET) ↑Verb Endings for welcome ► B1 to meet and speak to someone in a friendly way when they come to the place where you are: » The visitors to the College were warmly welcomed by the Warden.» Browning stood at the door, welcoming newcomers with a large smile and a pat on the arm.» Please welcome (= please clap for) our guest of honour, George Taylor.Thesaurus+: ↑Meeting people , ↑Official meetingsWord Builder:–Nouns: welcome–Adjectives: welcome, unwelcome–Verbs: welcome• • • Extra Examples:» Let's string up a banner in the garden to welcome him home.» The president welcomed the Queen with the usual courtesies.» The flight attendant welcomed us aboard.» He welcomed me with a wide smile and a warm handshake.» She rose from her chair to welcome us. |
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