The flashcard defines "welcome" in multiple ways: as a verb meaning to greet, accept favorably, or invite; as an adjective meaning desired or pleasing; and as an interjection or noun for a greeting or reception. It also includes common phrases like "you're welcome" and expressions like "outstay your welcome."
The flashcard defines "welcome" in several ways: as a verb meaning to greet someone warmly, to accept something favorably, or to invite someone; as an adjective meaning desired or pleasing; and as an interjection or noun referring to a greeting or reception. It also covers idiomatic uses like "you're welcome" and "outstay your welcome."
[VERB 动词]欢迎；迎接 If you welcome someone, you greet them in a friendly way when they arrive somewhere.
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[usu sing]
Several people came by to welcome me...
有几个人过来迎接我。
She was there to welcome him home from war...
她在那儿迎接他从战场归来。
The delegates received a welcoming speech by the President.
总统致词欢迎代表们。
Welcome is also a noun.
There would be a fantastic welcome awaiting him back here.
为了迎接他回来，这里将举行一个热烈的欢迎仪式。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语](用于表示问候)欢迎来到… You use welcome in expressions such as welcome home ,welcome to London, and welcome back when you are greeting someone who has just arrived somewhere.
[formulae]
Welcome to Washington...
欢迎来到华盛顿。
Welcome back, Deborah—It's good to have you here.
欢迎回来，德博拉，有你在这儿真好。
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[VERB 动词]欣然接受 If you welcome an action, decision, or situation, you approve of it and are pleased that it has occurred.
[V n]
She welcomed this move but said that overall the changes didn't go far enough...
她欣然接受了这一举措，但是说总体上改变还不彻底。
In Germany, the move was welcomed by the Bundesbank president.
在德国，联邦银行行长欣然接受了这项措施。
Welcome is also a noun.
Environmental groups have given a guarded welcome to the Prime Minister's proposal.
环保组织对首相的提议表示谨慎的欢迎。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]受欢迎的；令人愉快的 If you describe something as welcome, you mean that people wanted it and are happy that it has occurred.
This was certainly a welcome change of fortune...
这确实是命运中一个令人欣喜的转变。
The new 25 metre pool for more serious swimmers is a welcome addition...
为更高水平的游泳爱好者新建的25米长的游泳池受到了大家的欢迎。
Any progress in reducing chemical weapons is welcome.
削减化学武器的任何进展都是受人欢迎的。
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[VERB 动词]欢迎；乐于接受 If you say that you welcome certain people or actions, you are inviting and encouraging people to do something, for example to come to a particular place.
[V n]
We welcome you to join us on a special tour which explores this unique Australian attraction...
我们欢迎你加入探索这处独特的澳大利亚景观的特别之旅。
We would welcome your views about the survey.
我们欢迎你就这项调查发表意见。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](人)受欢迎的 If you say that someone is welcome in a particular place, you are encouraging them to go there by telling them that they will be liked and accepted.
[usu v-link ADJ]
New members are always welcome...
随时欢迎新成员加入。
I told him he wasn't welcome in my home.
我告诉他我家不欢迎他。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]可随意…的；可以做…的 If you tell someone that they are welcome to do something, you are encouraging them to do it by telling them that they are allowed to do it.
[v-link ADJ]
You are welcome to visit the hospital at any time.
你可以随时来医院。
...a conservatory which guests are welcome to use.
客人们可随意使用的温室
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](表示十分乐意让别人拥有自己不想要的东西)尽管…好了 If you say that someone is welcome to something, you mean that you do not want it yourself because you do not like it and you are very willing for them to have it.
[v-link ADJ to n]
If women want to take on the business world they are welcome to it as far as I'm concerned.
就我而言，如果女人们想进军商界的话，就让她们去好了。
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[PHRASE 短语]使受欢迎；使感觉受欢迎 If you make someone welcome or make them feel welcome, you make them feel happy and accepted in a new place.
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[PHRASE 短语]（做客太久而）不再受欢迎 If you say that someone outstays their welcome or overstays their welcome, you mean that they stay somewhere longer than they are wanted or expected to.
[V inflects]
After the kindness that had been shown to him, he didn't want to outstay his welcome.
在受到热情款待后，他决定离开以免过多打搅主人。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]没关系；不客气 You say 'You're welcome' to someone who has thanked you for something in order to acknowledge their thanks in a polite way.
[formulae]
'Thank you for the information.' — 'You're welcome.'
“谢谢你提供的信息。”——“ 不客气。”
Oxford
wel·come★/ˈwelkəm; NAmEˈwelkəm/
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welcomewelcomeswelcomedwelcomingverb★1★[transitive , intransitive ]to say hello to sb in a friendly way when they arrive somewhere （打招呼）欢迎（某人的到来）welcome(sb) ◆They were at the door to welcome us.他们在门口迎接我们。◆a welcoming smile欢迎的微笑welcomesb to sth ◆It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home.很高兴欢迎您光临舍下。2★[transitive ]welcomesb to be pleased that sb has come or has joined an organization, activity, etc. 欢迎（新来的人）；迎新◆They welcomedthe new volunteers with open arms(= with enthusiasm).他们热烈欢迎这些新的志愿者。3★[transitive ]welcomesth to be pleased to receive or accept sth 乐意接纳；欣然接受◆I'd welcome any suggestions.任何建议我都会愉快地接受。◆I warmly welcomethis decision. 我热烈欢迎这一决定。◆In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed.总的来说，他们所作的这些变动都会被欣然接受。adjective★1★that you are pleased to have, receive, etc. 令人愉快的；受欢迎的◆a welcome sight赏心悦目的景象◆Your letter was very welcome.很高兴收到你的信。◆The fine weather made a welcome change.天气转晴，令人心旷神怡。2★(of people 人)accepted or wanted somewhere 受欢迎的；受款待的◆Children are always welcome at the hotel.儿童在旅馆里总是受到款待。◆Our neighbours made us welcomeas soon as we arrived. 我们一到就受到了邻居们的欢迎。◆I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting.我有种感觉，人家并不欢迎我们参加这个会议。3★welcometo do sth ( informal) used to say that you are happy for sb to do sth if they want to （表示乐于让某人做某事）可随意◆They're welcome to stay here as long as they like.他们在这里愿意住多久就住多久。4welcometo sth ( informal) used to say that you are very happy for sb to have sth because you definitely do not want it （表示十分乐于让他人取去自己不想要的事物）尽管…好了◆It's an awful job. If you want it, you're welcome to it!这事真难办。你要是想做就交给你做好了！IDIOM★you're ˈwelcomeused as a polite reply when sb thanks you for sth 别客气；不用谢；哪里话◆‘Thanks for your help.’ ‘You're welcome.’“多谢你的帮助。”“别客气。”noun★1★[countable , uncountable ]something that you do or say to sb when they arrive, especially sth that makes them feel you are happy to see them 迎接；接待；欢迎◆Thank you for your warm welcome.感谢你们的热情接待。◆The winners were given anenthusiastic welcomewhen they arrived home. 获胜者凯旋而归时受到了热烈欢迎。◆a speech/smile of welcome欢迎辞；欢迎的微笑◆to receive a hero's welcome受到英雄般的欢迎2[countable ]the way that people react to sth, which shows their opinion of it （表明看法的）反应方式，对待，接受◆This new comedy deserves a warm welcome.这出新喜剧值得受到热烈欢迎。◆The proposals were given acautious welcomeby the trade unions. 这些建议得到了工会审慎的接受。IDIOMoutstay/overstay your ˈwelcometo stay somewhere as a guest longer than you are wanted 做客太久而不再受欢迎exclamation★used as a greetingto tell sb that you are pleased that they are there 欢迎◆Welcome home!欢迎归来！◆Welcome to Oxford!欢迎您来到牛津！◆Good evening everybody. Welcome to the show!诸位，晚上好。欢迎观看本次演出！wel·come/ˈwelkəm; NAmEˈwelkəm/
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welcome1 interjection
welcome2 adjective
welcome3 verb
welcome4 noun
welcomewelcome1 /ˈwelkəm/ ●●●S1 interjection
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used to greet someone who has just arrivedwelcome to Welcome to London!Welcome back – it’s good to see you again. Hello, welcome home.
welcome1 interjection
welcome2 adjective
welcome3 verb
welcome4 noun
welcomewelcome2 ●●●S2W3 adjective
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1you’re welcome spoken a polite way of replying to someone who has just thanked you for something: ‘Thanks for the coffee.’ ‘You’re welcome.’2if someone is welcome in a place, other people are glad that they are there: I had the feeling I wasn’t really welcome. I didn’t feel welcome in the club. Mary made us very welcome. We try to make the new students feel welcome.3if something is welcome, you enjoy it because you feel that you need it: The weekend was a welcome break from the pressures of work. Six months in Scotland would make a welcome change from London. A cup of tea would be very welcome.4if something is welcome, you are glad that it has happened: The increase in interest rates is welcome news for investors. This new funding will come as a welcome boost for the industry.5be welcome to something spoken used to say that someone can have something if they want it, because you certainly do not want it: If you want to take the job you’re welcome to it!6be welcome to do something spoken used to invite someone to do something if they would like to: You’re welcome to stay for lunch.
welcome1 interjection
welcome2 adjective
welcome3 verb
welcome4 noun
welcomewel‧come3 ●●●S3W2 verb [transitive]
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1to say hello in a friendly way to someone who has just arrivedSYN greet: I must be there to welcome my guests. They welcomed us warmly. His family welcomed me with open arms (=in a very friendly way).2to be glad to accept something: The college welcomes applications from people of all races. We would welcome any advice or suggestions with open arms.3to be glad that something has happened because you think it is a good idea: Economists have welcomed the decision to raise interest rates.
welcome1 interjection
welcome2 adjective
welcome3 verb
welcome4 noun
welcomewelcome4 ●●○W3 noun [singular]
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1the way in which you greet someone when they arrive at a placewarm/friendly welcome His colleagues gave him a very warm welcome when he returned to work. You can be sure of a friendly welcome at all our hotels. The president got a tremendous welcome at the airport.2the way in which people react to an idea, and show that they like it or do not like it: Politicians have given an enthusiastic welcome to the Queen’s speech. The proposals have so far received a cautious welcome from government ministers.3outstay/overstay your welcome to stay at someone’s house longer than they want you toCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesa warm/friendly welcome· You can be sure of a warm welcome.a big welcome· They had planned a big welcome for Martin.a great welcome (=a big or good welcome)· Visitors were given a great welcome.a rapturous welcome (=a very pleased and excited one)· He returned to his homeland to a rapturous welcome in 1996a tumultuous welcome (=a very noisy one from a crowd)· The pope received a tumultuous welcome.a rousing welcome (=a noisy welcome that shows approval)· The audience gave the band a rousing welcome.a hearty welcome (=a happy and sincere welcome)· The owner offers a hearty welcome to guests.verbsgive somebody a welcome· The Queen was given a decent welcome by the crowd.get/receive a welcome· He received a warm welcome.extend/accord somebody a welcome formal (=give someone a welcome)· Staff and students extended a warm welcome to visiting parents.phrasesa smile of welcome· His wrinkled face broke into a smile of welcome.a speech of welcome· The mayor made a brief speech of welcome.
WDF
welcome
[ˈwelkəm]welcomed, welcoming, welcomes
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v1550
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ADJ3104
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NOUN5765
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welcomed[2778] welcomes[1119] welcoming[3315]
欢迎(96%)，受欢迎的(4%)
n.欢迎
vt.欢迎
adj.受欢迎的
int.欢迎
n.(Welcome)人名；(英)韦尔科姆
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