greet/grit; ɡriːt/ v [T] 1 to welcome someone, for example by saying 'hello' 欢迎; 招呼; 问候: The children came rushing out to greet me. 孩子们冲出来迎接我。 2 to react to something in a particular way 对…作出某种反应: be greeted with The first speech was greeted with cheers and laughter. 第一个演说博得阵阵喝采与笑声。