| 单词 | welcome |
| 释义 | welcome n., int., v., & adj. --n the act or an instance of greeting or receiving (a person, idea, etc.) gladly; a kind or glad reception (gave them a warm welcome). --int expressing such a greeting (welcome!; welcome home!). --vtr. receive with a welcome (welcomed them home; would welcome the opportunity). --adj 1. that one receives with pleasure (a welcome guest; welcome news). 2. (foll. by to, or to + infin.) a cordially allowed or invited; released of obligation (you are welcome to use my car). b iron. gladly given (an unwelcome task, thing, etc.) (here's my work and you are welcome to it). Phrases and idioms make welcome receive hospitably. outstay one's welcome stay too long as a visitor etc. you are welcome there is no need for thanks. Derivatives welcomely adv. welcomeness n. welcomer n. welcomingly adv. Etymology: orig. OE wilcuma one whose coming is pleasing f. wil- desire, pleasure + cuma comer, with later change to wel- WELL(1) after OF bien venu or ON velkominn |
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