| 释义 |
greeting
I. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English greting, from Old English grēting, from grētan to greet + -ing — more at greet
1. : an expression of kindness or joy : a salutation at meeting or a compliment from one absent
< write to him … gentle adieus and greetings — Shakespeare >
2. : a formal gesture of welcome often traditional
< pressed his palms together in the ancient Asian greeting >
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English greting, from greting, n.
: of, relating to, or used for greeting
• greet·ing·ly adverb |