regards
UKUS
B1
Definitions
n.
Friendly greetings or good wishes, especially at the end of a message.
问候，致意（尤用于信件结尾）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedregardagain, back
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-swatch, look at, heed, care for
=regards
Plural of regard in the sense of 'respectful attention.' To 'send your regards' is literally to send your respectful looks — a warm, polite closing.
Usage Guide
As a sign-off, 'Best regards,' / 'Kind regards,' / 'Regards,' are standard email closings, from formal to casual. 'Give my regards to your family' passes on greetings. Don't confuse the closing 'Regards' with the preposition phrase 'with regard to.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
Please give my regards to your parents.
- 2.
Best regards, and I look forward to hearing from you.
- 3.
She sends her warmest regards from abroad.