welcome
/ˈwel.kəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwel.kəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwel-kəm/ (ame, mw) · /ˈwelkəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwelkəm/ (ame, ipa)
welcome — 動詞
- welcomepresent simple I / you / we / they
- welcomes3rd person singular
- welcoming-ing form
- welcomedpast simple
1. to show pleasure at a person's arrival by meeting them with kind words or friend
迎接；歡迎
熱情接待到訪者
to show pleasure at a person's arrival by meeting them with kind words or friendly actions, especially as a host or hostess.
Paloma stood at the door to welcome the dinner guests with a warm smile.
Paloma 站在門口，帶著溫暖的笑容迎接晚餐客人。
welcome + person + with + noun phrase
The school principal welcomed the new students on their first morning of classes.
學校校長在開學第一天的早上歡迎新生到來。
Anjali's grandmother welcomed the whole family into her small kitchen for tea.
Anjali 的祖母將全家人迎進她的小廚房喝茶。
The hotel staff welcomed tired travelers with cold drinks and a map of the city.
飯店員工以冰涼飲料和城市地圖歡迎疲憊的旅客。
文法句型
welcome + person
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive: 'Visitors are welcomed by staff at the entrance.' Often followed by 'with' (welcomed with a smile/flowers) or 'into' (welcomed into the home).
常見錯誤
2. to react with pleasure to a new idea, change, or event, showing that you support
贊同；樂見
高興地接受並支持
to react with pleasure to a new idea, change, or event, showing that you support it and are glad it is happening.
Indra welcomed the decision to reduce class sizes at her school.
Indra 非常贊同學校減少班級人數的決定。
welcome + decision/plan/idea (abstract object)
The mayor welcomed the plan to build more public parks across the city.
市長樂見在市內增設更多公園的計畫。
Most families welcomed the extra holiday that the government announced.
多數家庭都樂見政府宣布增加一天假期。
Christopher welcomed the chance to lead the community gardening project.
Christopher 很樂於接受帶領社區園藝計畫的機會。
文法句型
welcome + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is nearly always an abstract thing — a decision, plan, change, opportunity, or development. Not used for welcoming a person in this sense.
常見錯誤
welcome — 形容詞
- welcomepositive
- more welcomecomparative
- most welcomesuperlative
1. describing a person who is received with pleasure and made to feel wanted in a p
受歡迎的
受人歡迎的
describing a person who is received with pleasure and made to feel wanted in a particular place or group.
The new students were made to feel welcome on their first day of school.
學校讓新同學在開學第一天就感受到自己是受歡迎的。
made to feel welcome — passive pattern for received status
New members are always welcome at the weekend hiking club meetings.
週末登山健行社團隨時歡迎新成員加入。
Every visitor, young or old, is welcome at the annual village harvest festival.
每年的村莊豐收節歡迎每一位訪客，無論男女老少。
Yara felt welcome in the art group from her very first class.
Yara 從第一堂課就在美術社團裡感受到自己受到歡迎。
- unwelcome
describing someone whose presence is not wanted
文法句型
person + be + welcome + (to place)
用法筆記
Often used in fixed phrases like 'make someone feel welcome' and 'you're welcome to (do something/place).' When used before a noun (e.g., 'a welcome guest'), it describes the visitor's status.
常見錯誤
2. describing actions, words, or a general atmosphere that shows someone is pleased
熱情款待
讓人感到受歡迎的
describing actions, words, or a general atmosphere that shows someone is pleased another person is present and wants them to feel comfortable.
The small village gave the travelers a very welcoming reception.
那個小村莊給了旅客們非常熱情的接待。
gave + person + a welcoming + noun — atmosphere/action pattern
A welcome mat and a vase of fresh flowers greeted visitors at the front door.
門口的地墊和一瓶鮮花在前門迎接訪客到來。
The committee prepared a welcome packet with information for each new member.
委員會為每位新成員準備了一份歡迎資料包。
Tunde found the office atmosphere warm and welcoming from his first day.
Tunde 從第一天就發現辦公室氣氛友善又令人感到受歡迎。
- hospitable
more formal, often about hosts providing food/shelter
- friendly
broader — not specific to receiving visitors
- unwelcoming
cold or hostile atmosphere toward visitors
文法句型
make + person + feel + welcome
welcoming + noun
用法筆記
Commonly appears as the -ing modifier 'welcoming' (e.g., 'a welcoming smile'). Distinguish from Adj/1: Adj/2 describes the action or gesture that creates a friendly atmosphere, not the person's status as wanted.
常見錯誤
3. describing something that gives pleasure or satisfaction, often because it comes
可喜的
讓人心滿意足的
describing something that gives pleasure or satisfaction, often because it comes at a good time or meets a need.
A cool breeze was a welcome relief after the hot afternoon sun.
午後炎熱的陽光過後，一陣涼風令人感到無比暢快。
welcome relief — common fixed phrase
News of the promotion came as a welcome surprise to Wei.
升職的消息對 Wei 來說是個可喜的驚喜。
welcome surprise — common phrase
A warm cup of tea is always welcome on a cold rainy evening at home.
在寒冷下雨的夜晚，在家裡喝杯熱茶是最受歡迎的事。
The extra funding was a welcome boost for the struggling local library.
這筆額外經費讓經營困難的當地圖書館獲得了一股可喜的動力。
- pleasing
general term for giving satisfaction
- appreciated
emphasizes gratitude for something needed
- agreeable
slightly formal, describes mild pleasantness
- unwelcome
not wanted or desirable at this time
文法句型
be + welcome + (to person)
a welcome + noun
用法筆記
Often used before a noun to form common fixed pairs: 'welcome relief,' 'welcome break,' 'welcome change,' 'welcome addition.' The adjective describes the thing itself, not the person.
常見錯誤
4. said to let another person know they are freely allowed to do what they wish, wi
請便
可以自由從事的
said to let another person know they are freely allowed to do what they wish, with your full approval.
You are welcome to borrow any book from my personal library.
歡迎你隨時從我的個人藏書中借書。
be + welcome + to + verb (permission pattern)
Students are welcome to use the computer lab until nine o'clock in the evening.
歡迎學生使用電腦教室直到晚上九點。
Visitors are welcome to take photos inside the museum, but no flash is allowed.
歡迎遊客在博物館內拍照，但不可以使用閃光燈。
Anyone who wants to join is welcome to come to the meeting on Thursday night.
任何想參加的人，都歡迎來參加週四晚上的會議。
- free to
more general; 'free to' can be neutral, while 'welcome to' is friendly
- permitted to
more formal, less warm in tone
文法句型
person + be + welcome + to + verb
用法筆記
Only used in the pattern 'someone + be + welcome + to + verb.' This sense never appears directly before a noun (not 'a welcome person to borrow books'). Do not confuse with Adj/1 — this sense grants permission, not describes a person's status.
常見錯誤
welcome — 名詞
- welcomesingular
- welcomesplural
1. the way a person is greeted and treated when they arrive at a place, especially
接待
到訪時受到的對待
the way a person is greeted and treated when they arrive at a place, especially the friendliness or warmth shown to them.
The team gave the new coach a warm welcome at the training ground.
球隊在訓練場上熱烈歡迎新任總教練。
give + person + a + adjective + welcome
A banner saying 'Welcome Home' hung across the front gate.
一張寫著「歡迎回家」的布條掛在大門上方。
The welcome from the local community was far warmer than the family expected.
當地社區的歡迎程度遠比這家人預期的還要熱情。
Brandon received a welcome as cold as the winter air outside the office.
Brandon 在辦公室受到的接待冷淡如窗外的寒風。
- reception
broader term — can describe any kind of receiving, not just friendly
- greeting
focuses on the initial words or actions at arrival
- salutation
very formal, mostly in written contexts
- snub
deliberate cold treatment upon arrival
文法句型
give + person + a + welcome
receive + a + welcome
用法筆記
Commonly paired with adjectives describing the quality: 'warm welcome,' 'cold welcome,' 'enthusiastic welcome.' Often used in the verb phrase 'give someone a (adjective) welcome.'
常見錯誤
2. used in fixed expressions meaning that someone stays in a place or keeps doing s
待太久
停留時間過長而不再受歡迎
used in fixed expressions meaning that someone stays in a place or keeps doing something for too long, so that the person who invited them no longer wants them there.
Sophia stayed until midnight and worried she had outstayed her welcome.
Sophia 待到午夜，擔心自己待太久惹人厭。
outstay one's welcome — fixed idiom
After three weeks at his cousin's apartment, Jason had worn out his welcome.
Jason 在表弟的公寓住了三週之後，大家已經不希望他繼續住下去了。
wear out one's welcome — fixed idiom
The guest did not notice he had outstayed his welcome at the weekend party.
那位客人在週末派對上待太久卻渾然不覺。
Talking too loudly each day at the quiet cafe, the group wore out their welcome.
那群人每天在安靜的咖啡店大聲聊天，很快就讓店家不歡迎他們了。
文法句型
outstay/wear out + one's + welcome
用法筆記
Almost always appears in one of two fixed verb phrases: 'outstay one's welcome' or 'wear out one's welcome.' The possessive (my/your/his/her/their) is required. Not used outside these patterns.
常見錯誤
3. the way people react to a new idea, suggestion, plan, or event, especially the l
反應；迴響
對決定或建議的回應
the way people react to a new idea, suggestion, plan, or event, especially the level of approval or disapproval they show.
The proposal received a mixed welcome from the town council members.
這項提案在鎮議會成員之間反應不一。
mixed welcome — describing divided reaction
The president's speech got a cool welcome from the opposition party.
總統的演說在反對黨那裡得到的反應相當冷淡。
cool welcome — negative reaction
The new bus route was given a cautious welcome by local shop owners.
當地店家對於新的公車路線持審慎歡迎的態度。
Mia's suggestion for a recycling program met with an enthusiastic welcome from staff.
Mia 提出的回收方案獲得員工們熱烈的迴響。
文法句型
a + adjective + welcome
get/receive/meet with + a + welcome
用法筆記
Typically paired with an adjective describing the type of reaction (mixed, cool, cautious, enthusiastic, lukewarm). Unlike Noun/1 (which is about greeting a person), this sense is always about reactions to ideas or proposals.
常見錯誤
welcome — 感嘆詞
1. an exclamation spoken to someone who has just arrived, showing happiness at thei
歡迎
對到訪者的問候語
an exclamation spoken to someone who has just arrived, showing happiness at their presence.
Welcome, Nkechi! Please come in and make yourself comfortable.
Nkechi，歡迎！請進來坐，讓自己舒服一點。
standalone exclamation with named addressee
Welcome to our neighborhood! said Mrs. Lin with a friendly wave.
「歡迎來到我們社區！」林太太微笑著揮手說。
Welcome back, Takeshi! We missed you while you were away.
Takeshi，歡迎回來！你不在的時候我們都很想你。
Welcome to the team! I am sure you will enjoy working with us.
歡迎加入團隊！我相信你會喜歡和我們一起工作。
文法句型
Welcome + to + place
Welcome back/home