greet可用作及物动词，有问候，迎接，接受，被...所感知等含义，可引出直接宾语，也可用作宾补动词。

一.用作及物动词

1.问候，迎接，招呼；称呼

Most interviewers greet the applicant with a handshake.

面试的雇主大都会与应聘者握握手。

We warmly greet your resounding victories.

我们热烈祝贺你们的辉煌胜利。

2.（以特定方式）接受；对...作成反应

The audience greet his speech with loud cheer.

听众对他的演讲报以高声欢呼。

It is unlikely that this suggestion will be greeted enthusiastically in the Baltic States.

该提议不大可能在波罗的海诸国得到热烈响应。

3.呈现在...前；被...所感知

When we reached the top of the hill a magnificent view of the sea greeted us.

当我们抵达山顶时，一片壮丽的海景映入眼帘。

As we walked into the house we were greeted by a wonderful smell of baking.

我们走进房间的时候，烤东西的香气扑鼻而入。

二.引出直接引语

“Well,John, how are you doing?” Mary greeted.

“约翰,一切都好吗?”玛丽向他打招呼。

三.用作宾补动词

She was greeted as a heroine.

她被当作英雄来受到欢迎。