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welcome
/ˈwelkəm/
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- past
- welcomed
- third person
- welcomes
- past participle
- welcomed
- present participle
- welcoming
1 · verb
To greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.
友好地迎接来到的人。
This unit teaches the verb: welcome someone to a place. You’re welcome has a separate use as a response to thanks.
We welcomed our guests at the door.
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我们在门口迎接客人。
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The guide welcomed us to the village.
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向导欢迎我们来到这个村子。
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