with obj.
1- give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to (someone) on meeting问候; 迎接; 招呼。
1.1
- with obj. and adverbial receive or acknowledge (something) in a specified way（以特定的方式）接受; 对…作出反应：
everyone present greeted this idea warmly.
所有在场的人都对这个想法作出了热烈的回应。
1.2
- (of a sight or sound) become apparent to or be noticed by (someone) on arrival somewhere（景象, 声音）呈现在…前; 被…所感知：
you're greeted with a delightful confusion of aromas.
一股混合的怡人芬芳向你迎面飘来。
词源
Old English grētan 'approach， attack， or salute'， of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch groeten and German grüssen 'greet'.