What does salutation mean?

Words used to greet someone, especially at a letter's beginning A gesture or action expressing greeting or respect

How is salutation pronounced?

UK /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/.

/ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/

CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6474 in the learning path

问候语；书信称呼语

n. Words used to greet someone, especially at a letter's beginning

问候语；书信称呼语

n. A gesture or action expressing greeting or respect

致意；致敬

He raised his hand in salutation as we approached.

我们走近时，他举手向我们致意。

Choosing an appropriate salutation in formal correspondence helps establish a respectful relationship between the writer and the recipient.

在正式通信中选择恰当的称呼语，有助于写信人与收信人建立相互尊重的关系。

书信开头的Dear…是salutation；敬礼常用salute。

原词salution拼写有误；按所给释义更正为salutation。

What does salutation mean?: Words used to greet someone, especially at a letter's beginning A gesture or action expressing greeting or respect
How is salutation pronounced?: UK /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌsæljuˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.