一.用作及物动词
1.问候,迎接,招呼;称呼
Most interviewers greet the applicant with a handshake.
面试的雇主大都会与应聘者握握手。
We warmly greet your resounding victories.
我们热烈祝贺你们的辉煌胜利。
2.(以特定方式)接受;对...作成反应
The audience greet his speech with loud cheer.
听众对他的演讲报以高声欢呼。
It is unlikely that this suggestion will be greeted enthusiastically in the Baltic States.
该提议不大可能在波罗的海诸国得到热烈响应。
3.呈现在...前;被...所感知
When we reached the top of the hill a magnificent view of the sea greeted us.
当我们抵达山顶时,一片壮丽的海景映入眼帘。
As we walked into the house we were greeted by a wonderful smell of baking.
我们走进房间的时候,烤东西的香气扑鼻而入。
二.引出直接引语
“Well,John, how are you doing?” Mary greeted.
“约翰,一切都好吗?”玛丽向他打招呼。
三.用作宾补动词
She was greeted as a heroine.
她被当作英雄来受到欢迎。