| 单词 | salutation |
| 释义 | salutation (once / 1036 pages) n A salutation is a greeting, whether it's "Dear sir" in a letter or "Hey there!" in person. The expression "Greetings and salutations!" contains two words meaning pretty much the same thing: A salutation is a form of greeting. In a letter, the salutation is the part that says "To whom it may concern" or "Dear John." When we talk, we give salutations like "hello," "hi there," "hey," and "welcome." Another more formal type of salutation gives honor to others — like a salute. WORD FAMILYsalutation: salutations+/salute: salutation, salutatory, saluted, saluter, salutes, saluting/saluter: saluters USAGE EXAMPLESA: It’s always good manners to call people what they want to be called, so I applaud your search for an inclusive salutation. Washington Post(Dec 16, 2016) Touch solidifies something — an introduction, a salutation, a feeling, empathy. New York Times(Nov 04, 2016) “Brevity is a problem in Japanese culture, especially for older generations with all these long honorifics and salutations,” Galloway said. Los Angeles Times(Oct 26, 2016) 1n (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) Syn|Hypo|Hyper greeting well-wishing an expression of good will from one person to another compliments, regard, wish(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare reception, responsethe manner in which something is greeted hailenthusiastic greeting kiss of peace, pax(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist welcomea greeting or reception salutean act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat hello, hi, how-do-you-do, howdy, hulloan expression of greeting good morning, morninga conventional expression of greeting or farewell afternoon, good afternoona conventional expression of greeting or farewell military greeting, salutea formal military gesture of respect calling card, card, visiting carda printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited cordial reception, hospitalitykindness in welcoming guests or strangers inhospitalityunkind and inconsiderate welcome glad handa warm welcome; may be insincere acknowledgement, acknowledgment a statement acknowledging something or someone 2n an act of honor or courteous recognition Syn|Hyper salute credit, recognition approval 3n word of greeting used to begin a letter Hyper opening the initial part of the introduction |
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