单词 | cocktail reception |
释义 | > as lemmascocktail reception cocktail reception n. a social gathering, typically before an evening event, at which cocktails, and often also canapés, are served. ΚΠ 1926 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Republican 12 Apr. 9/4 The court martial of Col. Alexander Williams, growing out of his alleged ‘cocktail’ reception for Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler upon the latter's arrival here. 1962 Quick Frozen Foods Sept. 121/1 Convention program..6.30 p.m. Cocktail reception..7.30 p.m. Dinner..9.30 p.m. Variety show. 1994 Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) 26 Nov. 27/1 A black-tie gala..which begins with a cocktail reception at the Mansion itself. 2009 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 29 Apr. b5 (advt.) Our glasses will be raised for the extended cocktail reception, a sumptuous dinner and the fantastic awards program. < as lemmas |
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