vt.

1. 向……行礼，向……致敬；（以正式礼仪）祝贺
   We salute the flag everyday at school.

   我们在学校每天向国旗行礼。

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

   怀有敌意的喊叫声传入他们耳中。

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

   他赞扬政府的成就具有历史意义。

vi.

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

   士兵们行举手礼。

2. 致意，打招呼
   She waved in salute.

   她挥手致意。

n.

1. 敬礼[C]；敬礼姿势[the S]
   The officers exchanged salutes.

   军官们互致敬礼。

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.