salute
/səˈluːt/ (bre, ipa) · /səˈluːt/ (ame, ipa) · /sə-ˈlüt/ (ame, mw)
salute — 動詞
- salutepresent simple I / you / we / they
- saluteshe / she / it
- salutedpast simple
- saluting-ing form
1. to show formal military respect by raising your right hand toward your forehead,
敬禮
舉手至額前表軍中敬意
to show formal military respect by raising your right hand toward your forehead, especially when meeting a superior officer or during a ceremonial event
Every morning the guards salute the flag as it is raised over the camp.
每天早上，衛兵都在旗幟升上營地時向國旗敬禮。
salute the flag
The new soldier saluted the general nervously, trying to remember the correct form.
那位新兵緊張地向將軍敬禮，努力回想正確的姿勢。
During the ceremony all officers must salute when the national anthem begins.
典禮期間，國歌響起時所有軍官都必須敬禮。
Amani saluted the colonel and waited for him to return the gesture.
Amani 向上校敬禮，然後等待他回禮。
Troops standing at attention saluted as the presidential car drove slowly past.
立正站好的部隊在總統座車緩緩駛過時敬禮。
- ignore
to deliberately pay no attention, the opposite of showing formal respect
文法句型
salute + noun phrase
salute (no object)
用法筆記
The object may be omitted when the recipient is clear from context: "He saluted." is complete on its own. Officers typically return a subordinate's salute as a professional courtesy.
常見錯誤
2. to publicly express praise or admiration for someone because of something they h
致敬；表彰
公開讚揚成就或貢獻
to publicly express praise or admiration for someone because of something they have achieved or contributed
The community centre saluted the fire brigade with a special award ceremony.
社區中心舉辦了一場特別的頒獎典禮，向消防隊致敬。
salute with an award
Doctors around the world saluted the research team's breakthrough in cancer care.
世界各地的醫生都對該研究團隊在癌症治療上的突破致敬。
salute a breakthrough
The newspaper editorial saluted the volunteers who rebuilt the damaged school.
那篇報紙社論向重建受損學校的志工們表達敬意。
Citizens across the city saluted the nurses for their tireless work during the flood.
全市的居民都向水災期間不辭辛勞的護理人員致上敬意。
- praise
more general and can be informal; 'salute' has a more formal, public tone
- honour
similar formality but broader; 'honour' can involve awards or titles, while 'salute' is often verbal or symbolic
- acclaim
more enthusiastic and public; 'acclaim' suggests strong approval from many people
- commend
more official and structured, often used in formal reports
- criticise
to express disapproval, the opposite of showing public admiration
文法句型
salute + noun phrase
salute + noun phrase + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically used for notable achievements or contributions. Common in formal speeches, official statements, and award ceremonies. The structure 'salute someone for something' is the most frequent pattern.
常見錯誤
3. to greet or welcome someone in a polite and friendly way, often using a gesture
致意；打招呼
以禮貌友好的方式問候
to greet or welcome someone in a polite and friendly way, often using a gesture or kind words
The gentleman saluted the hostess with a polite bow before entering the room.
那位紳士在進門前向女主人禮貌地鞠躬致意。
salute with a bow
Noa saluted her aunt with a cheerful wave from across the busy street.
Noa 在繁忙的街道對面向阿姨高興地揮手打招呼。
The diplomat saluted each delegate personally before the meeting began.
那位外交官在會議開始前親自向每位代表致意。
Old Mr. Chen raised his hat to salute the neighbours he passed on his walk.
陳老先生在散步途中舉起帽子向經過的鄰居打招呼。
- snub
to ignore or reject someone deliberately, the opposite of greeting them politely
文法句型
salute + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is somewhat formal and less common in everyday speech. In modern English, 'greet', 'say hello to', or 'wave at' are more typical for informal situations.
常見錯誤
salute — 名詞
- salutesingular
- salutesplural
1. the formal hand gesture that soldiers and officers use to show respect, performe
敬禮動作
舉手至額邊的軍禮手勢
the formal hand gesture that soldiers and officers use to show respect, performed by lifting the right hand up toward the forehead
The soldier gave a crisp salute and held it until the officer walked away.
那名士兵做了一個俐落的敬禮動作，一直保持到軍官走遠。
give a salute
His salute was so quick that the captain barely had time to return it.
他的敬禮動作太快，上尉幾乎來不及回禮。
Standing at attention, she raised her hand in a perfect salute for the inspection.
她立正站好，以標準的敬禮手勢迎接視察。
The recruits practised their salutes in front of a mirror for half an hour.
新兵們對著鏡子練習敬禮動作，練了整整半小時。
A salute is one of the first things new soldiers learn during basic training.
敬禮是每位新兵在基礎訓練中最先學習的項目之一。
用法筆記
Often used with 'give', 'return', or 'hold'. A salute is held until the senior officer returns it or moves past.
常見錯誤
2. the ceremonial firing of guns or cannons as a sign of respect for an important p
禮炮
鳴槍或發射火炮的致敬儀式
the ceremonial firing of guns or cannons as a sign of respect for an important person or event
The warship fired a twenty-one-gun salute to welcome the visiting president.
那艘軍艦鳴放二十一響禮炮，歡迎來訪的總統。
21-gun salute
A ceremonial cannon salute echoed across the harbour during the royal visit.
皇家訪問期間，禮炮的轟鳴聲在港灣上空迴盪。
The funeral included a gun salute in honour of the former general's long service.
葬禮上鳴放禮炮，向那位前將軍多年的貢獻致敬。
Seven soldiers stood by the grave and fired a farewell salute into the grey sky.
七名士兵肅立在墓旁，對著灰濛濛的天空鳴槍告別。
用法筆記
A 'twenty-one-gun salute' reserves the highest honour and is used for heads of state. Fewer guns (e.g. eleven, seventeen) are used for lower-ranking officials.
常見錯誤
3. an action, statement, or event that publicly shows honour or admiration for some
致敬；表揚
公開表達敬意或讚賞的行動或話語
an action, statement, or event that publicly shows honour or admiration for someone or something
The park statue is a lasting salute to the town's fallen war heroes.
公園裡的雕像是對該鎮陣亡將士一份永恆的致敬。
lasting salute
The audience rose in a silent salute to the conductor on his final evening.
觀眾全體起立，以無聲的致敬來回應指揮家的最後一場演出。
silent salute
Tuan's speech was a heartfelt salute to his mother's years of hard work.
Tuan 的演說充滿真誠，是對母親多年辛勞的致敬。
The evening news ended with a special salute to retiring teachers across the city.
晚間新聞以一段特別致敬單元結束，感謝全市的退休教師。
The whole stadium stood together in a salute to the retiring athlete's career.
整座體育館的觀眾一同起立，向那位退休運動員的職業生涯致敬。
- tribute
very similar in meaning; 'tribute' is slightly more common, 'salute' retains a hint of military origin
- honour
broader; an honour can be a position or award, while a salute is a gesture or statement
- recognition
focuses on acknowledging merit rather than expressing admiration
- insult
an action or statement that shows disrespect
用法筆記
Common in phrases like 'a salute to something/someone'. Often used in the titles of events, articles, or ceremonies.
常見錯誤
4. a polite expression of greeting or goodwill when meeting or welcoming someone
問候；致意
見面或歡迎時的禮貌表示
a polite expression of greeting or goodwill when meeting or welcoming someone
Rodrigo offered a cheerful salute as he passed his neighbour's garden gate.
Rodrigo 經過鄰居的花園門口時開朗地打了聲招呼。
The letter began with a formal salute and ended with warm wishes for the future.
那封信以正式的問候語開頭，並以溫暖的祝福收尾。
formal salute in a letter
Manuela raised her teacup in a friendly salute to the guests across the room.
Manuela 舉起茶杯，隔著房間向賓客們友好地致意。
Aaron returned the stranger's salute with a small nod and a kind smile.
Aaron 以輕輕點頭和親切的微笑回應了陌生人的招呼。
- greeting
the common everyday word; 'greeting' works in all situations
- salutation
very formal, often used for the opening line of a letter
- snub
a deliberate refusal to greet or acknowledge someone
用法筆記
Increasingly formal or literary in modern English. In everyday conversation, 'greeting' or 'hello' are more natural choices.