welcome
verb [ T ] uk/ˈwel.kəm/ us/ˈwel.kəm/
(ENCOURAGE)
B2 乐于接受;欢迎;鼓励;支持
to be pleased about and encourage or support something
The new appointment has been widely welcomed. 这一新的任命受到了广泛的欢迎。
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- 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.
(MEET)
B1 欢迎，迎接
to meet and speak to someone in a friendly way when they arrive
The visitors were warmly welcomed by the head of the department. 来访人士受到系主任的热烈欢迎。
Browning stood at the door, welcoming newcomers with a large smile and a pat on the arm. 布朗宁站在门口，面带灿烂的笑容迎接新来的人，还会拍拍他们的胳膊。
Please welcome (= please clap for) our guest of honour, George Taylor. 请鼓掌欢迎我们尊贵的客人乔治‧泰勒。
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- 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.
welcome
adjective uk/ˈwel.kəm/ us/ˈwel.kəm/
(MEETING)
B1 受欢迎的
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. 要是进城就过来看看我们——什么时候来都欢迎。
Their tradition is that the traveller is a welcome guest. 他们的传统是把旅行者作为客人来欢迎。
make someone welcomeB1 使（某人）觉得受欢迎
to show someone that you are pleased that they are with you
The restaurant makes children very welcome. 那家餐馆让孩子们感觉自己很受欢迎。
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- 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.
(PLEASED)
B2 受欢迎的
If something is welcome, you are pleased to have or do it.
The holiday was a welcome change/break/relief. 这个假期是一次令人愉快的改变／休息／放松。
She offered him the welcome chance/opportunity to do something different. 她为他提供了那次不错的机会，可以做些不同的事。
A nice cup of tea would be very welcome. 能喝一杯好茶就再好不过了。
be welcome to do somethingB1 （告诉某人）完全可以做（某事）
used to tell someone that they can certainly do something
Anyone who is interested is welcome to come along. 任何感兴趣的人都请尽管来。
Idioms
be welcome toidiom informal 可以随便拥有，可以随意做（尤指那些不被别人看重的东西或事）
If someone is welcome to someone or something, they can have it or do it, especially because it is not wanted by anyone else.
You're welcome to it - I can never get it to work right. 你尽管用——我就从没能让它正常运转过。
If they want to change the rules, they are welcome to try. 如果他们想改变规则，尽可以试试。
you're welcomeidiom A2 （用于回答别人的感谢）别客气，不用谢
said as a polite answer when someone thanks you for doing something
"Thank you so much for helping." "You're welcome." “非常感谢你的帮助。”“不客气。”
welcome
noun uk/ˈwel.kəm/ us/ˈwel.kəm/
(MEETING)
B1 [ C or U ]欢迎;迎接，接待
the way in which someone is met and spoken to when they arrive in a place
They were given a warm (= very friendly) welcome. 他们受到了热烈欢迎。
The leader of the political protests returned to a hero's/heroine's welcome after seven years in exile. 反对党领导人在经历了7年的流亡生涯后，归来时受到了英雄般的欢迎。
She referred to his previous visit in her speech of welcome/welcome speech. 她在欢迎词中提到了他上一次的来访。
outstay your welcomeC2 mainly UK (US usually overstay your welcome)呆得太久而不再受欢迎
to stay too long
I left after two days - I didn't want to outstay my welcome. 我两天之后就离开了——我可不想呆得太久讨人嫌。
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- 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.
(REACTION)
[ S ]欢迎（某一决定或建议）
a reaction to a decision or suggestion
Their supporters gave the decision a guarded/cautious welcome. 他们的支持者有所保留地／谨慎地接受了这个决定。
welcome
exclamation uk/ˈwel.kəm/ us/ˈwel.kəm/
A2 欢迎（作为欢迎用语）
said as a greeting to someone arriving at a place
Welcome - please come in. 欢迎——请进。
Welcome home/back - we've missed you! 欢迎回家／回来——我们很想念你！
Welcome to Cambridge. 欢迎到剑桥来。
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- Welcome home - it's lovely to see you.
- Welcome - I hope you will enjoy your visit to our city.