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Thailand A country of southeast Asia on the Gulf of Thailand, an arm of the South China Sea. A Thai state was first established in the region in the mid-14th century. Bangkok is the capital and the largest city. Population, 49,515,074. 泰国，暹罗：位于泰国湾的一个东南亚国家，中国南海的一个港湾。泰国首建于14世纪中叶。曼谷是其首都和最大的城市。人口49,515,074。 greet a joke with laughter对笑报以笑声 His speech was greeted with cheers. 他的演说得到热烈的喝彩。 When we reached the top of the hill, a magnificent view of the sea greeted us. 当我们抵达山顶时, 一片壮丽的海景映入眼帘。 give sb. a big hug [口]紧紧抱住某人 hug oneself at/on/for….. (为...而)深自庆幸, 沾沾自喜 hug oneself for being so lucky 庆幸自己是那么