| 释义 |
welcome mat
ˈwelcome ˌmat noun [C]
► F0 a small piece of strong material with 'Welcome' written on it that is put on the floor by the door to greet people as they come in: » FIGURATIVE A new immigration law means the US will be dusting off the welcome mat for (= will be ready to welcome) famous people who want to live in the country.» FIGURATIVE We had better put the welcome mat out (= be ready to welcome), if your mother is coming to visit.Thesaurus+: ↑Carpets, rugs and other floor coverings |