vt.

1. 向……行禮，向……致敬；（以正式禮儀）祝賀
   We salute the flag everyday at school.

   我們在學校每天向國旗行禮。

2. 向……致意；迎接
   Hostile shouts saluted their ears.

   懷有敵意的喊叫聲傳入他們耳中。

3. 讚揚
   He saluted the historic achievement of the government.

   他讚揚政府的成就具有歷史意義。

vi.

1. 行禮，致敬
   The soldiers saluted with the hand.

   士兵們行舉手禮。

2. 致意，打招呼
   She waved in salute.

   她揮手致意。

n.

1. 敬禮[C]；敬禮姿勢[the S]
   The officers exchanged salutes.

   軍官們互致敬禮。

2. 致敬；致意[C][U]
3. 【美】爆竹[C]

n.

1. a gesture of respect and recognition.
2. a prescribed or specified movement, typically a raising of a hand to the head, made as a salute by a member of a military or similar force.
3. the discharge of a gun or guns as a formal or ceremonial sign of respect or celebration.
4. Fencing  the formal performance of certain guards or other movements by fencers before engaging.

v.

1. make a formal salute to.
2. greet.
3. show or express admiration and respect for.