salutation

🇬🇧 UK/.sælju:'teiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A greeting or expression of goodwill, spoken or written, such as at the start of a letter.

问候,招呼;(信函开头的)称呼语

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
salutationother
=salutation

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She exchanged salutations with her neighbors every morning.

  • 2.

    The formal salutation in business letters begins with 'Dear Sir or Madam'.

  • 3.

    He waved in salutation as the dignitaries passed by.

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