| 单词 | receiving line |
| 释义 | > as lemmasreceiving line receiving line n. originally U.S. a row of people by whom guests are greeted in turn on arrival at a social event. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > courtesy > courteous act or expression > [noun] > welcome > one who or that which welcomes > row of persons receiving line1885 1885 N.Y. Times 22 Apr. 5/3 Miss Florence Bayard, in a dress of yellow satin and tuile, and Miss Endicot, in a white satin and tuile dress, stood back on the receiving line. 1933 H. L. Ickes Diary 17 Nov. (1955) I. 125 He told Anna in the receiving line last night that he was going to order me down there. 1994 Leader (Canada) Dec. (Provincial Notes) 6/2 Everyone proceeded..through a receiving line where each person was introduced to the Lieutenant Governor. < as lemmas |
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