to salute
01
致敬, 打招呼
to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness
Transitive: to salute sb
例子
Walking into the office, she saluted her colleagues with a warm smile, creating a friendly atmosphere.
走进办公室时，她以温暖的微笑向同事们致意，营造出友好的氛围。
Upon meeting his new team, the coach saluted each player individually, making them feel welcomed.
在见到他的新团队时，教练问候了每一位球员，让他们感到受欢迎。
02
致敬, 赞扬
to express admiration or approval
Transitive: to salute sb/sth
例子
The community gathered to salute the local hero for their selfless acts of kindness.
社区聚集在一起致敬当地英雄，因为他们无私的善举。
The teacher decided to salute the outstanding efforts of the students with a special recognition ceremony.
老师决定用一个特别的表彰仪式来赞扬学生们的杰出努力。
03
敬礼, 致敬
to adopt a specific posture as a sign of respect or honor
Transitive: to salute sb/sth
例子
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer as he passed by.
当指挥官经过时，士兵们向他敬礼。
At the parade, all the recruits saluted the flag with a sharp, disciplined motion.
在阅兵式上，所有新兵都以一个 sharp, disciplined 的动作向旗帜敬礼。
04
引人注目, 显现
to become noticeable or perceptible to one of the senses
Transitive: to salute one's senses
例子
As I walked into the garden, the scent of roses saluted my nose.
当我走进花园时，玫瑰的香味迎接了我的鼻子。
The sound of the church bells saluted us as we entered the town square.
当我们进入城镇广场时，教堂的钟声迎接了我们。
Salute
01
an action or gesture showing respect, acknowledgment, or courteous recognition
例子
She gave a salute to her mentor for years of guidance.
The crowd offered a salute to the retiring principal.
02
a ceremonial or official gesture of respect performed by members of the armed forces
例子
Soldiers gave a salute when the officer entered.
The general returned the salute of the honor guard.
03
an act of greeting expressed with polite words or gestures, such as bowing, lifting a hat, or nodding
例子
He gave a quick salute as he passed the neighbor's house.
The old man tipped his hat in a friendly salute.
词汇树
salutatory
saluter
salute
