hellohel·lo /
hE5lo ; hE5lEJ /
interjection & noun Calso hallo, hullo BrE1. used as a greeting when you see or meet someone喂,哈啰,你好〔问候语〕:
•Hello, John! How are you?喂,约翰! 你好吗?
•Stanley, come and say hello to your nephew.斯丹利,过来和你的侄子打声招呼。
•Well, hello there ! I haven't seen you for ages.嗨,你好! 好久不见了。
2. used when answering the telephone or starting a telephone conversation喂〔打电话用的招呼语〕:
•Hello – may I speak to Anne?喂,请问安妮在吗?
3. used when calling to get someone's attention喂〔用以引起他人的注意〕:
•Hello! Is there anybody home?喂! 屋里有人吗?
4. used when you think someone is not acting sensibly or has said something stupid喔唷〔表示认为别人行为不明智或说话愚蠢〕:
•You didn't remember her birthday? Hello!你不记得她的生日啦?喔唷!
5. BrEused to show that you are surprised or confused by something嘿〔表示惊讶或不解〕:
•Hello! What's happened here?嘿! 出什么事了?
6. say hello to have a quick conversation with someone打招呼:
•Promise you'll look in and say hello when you have time.答应我,有时间的话来看看我,打个招呼。