wel‧come 1 S2 W2 / welkəm / 动词 [及物动词] #

1 to say hello in a friendly way to someone who has just arrived 同义词 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 ) .

2 to be glad to accept something :

The college welcomes applications from people of all races.

We would welcome any advice or suggestions with open arms .

3 to be glad that something has happened because you think it is a good idea :

Economists have welcomed the decision to raise interest rates.

welcome 2 S2 W3 adjective #

1 if 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 . 2 if 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. 3 if 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. 4 be 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! 5 be welcome to do something spoken used to invite someone to do something if they would like to :
You’re welcome to stay for lunch. 6 you’re welcome! spoken a polite way of replying to someone who has just thanked you for something :
‘Thanks for the coffee.’ ‘You’re welcome.’

welcome 3 noun [单数形式] #

1 the way in which you greet someone when they arrive at a place warm/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. 2 the 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. 3 outstay/overstay your welcome to stay at someone’s house longer than they want you to

COLLOCATIONS

adjectives a 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 1996 a 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.

verbs give 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.

phrases a smile of welcome His wrinkled face broke into a smile of welcome. a speech of welcome The Mayor made a brief speech of welcome.

welcome 4 interjection #

used to greet someone who has just arrived welcome to Welcome to London! Welcome back – it’s good to see you again. Hello, welcome home .