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单词 receiver
释义

receiver

noun

re·​ceiv·​er ri-ˈsē-vər How to pronounce receiver (audio)
: one that receives: such as
a
: treasurer
b(1)
: a person appointed to hold in trust and administer property under litigation
(2)
: a person appointed to settle the affairs of a business involving a public interest or to manage a corporation during reorganization
c
: one that receives stolen goods : fence
d
: a device for converting signals (such as electromagnetic waves) into audio or visual form: such as
(1)
: a device in a telephone for converting electric impulses or varying current into sound
(2)
: a radio receiver with a tuner and amplifier on one chassis
e(1)
: catcher
(2)
: a member of the offensive team in football eligible to catch a forward pass

Example Sentences

She angrily slammed down the phone's receiver.
Recent Examples on the Web Wilson bettered his 61-yard, catch-and-run touchdown from Week 1 by reaching the end zone twice against Hawaii, first as a receiver and then as a runner. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 Reich is hoping Parris Campbell can stay healthy enough to emerge as the No. 3 receiver. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 11 Sep. 2022 Tight end Dalton Kincaid got the majority of passes from Rising as a receiver. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 For all his versatility, Brown built his prep rep as a receiver. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 Josh Lim, who catches passes out of the backfield or as a slot receiver, took part last spring in those early morning workouts. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Likely, meanwhile, could offer more as a downfield target than Hayden Hurst did, thanks in part to his presnap versatility as a receiver. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2022 Mike Zaimi, Bishop Fenwick — Already featured as a receiver in his freshman season, the 6-2, 200-pound sophomore continues to improve his game. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Van Jefferson, who entered training camp as the No. 3 receiver, has been ruled out for season opener. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

receiver

noun

re·​ceiv·​er ri-ˈsē-vər How to pronounce receiver (audio)
1
: a device for changing electricity or radio waves into light or sound
a radio receiver
2
: a football player who catches passes thrown toward the opponent's goal

Legal Definition

receiver

noun

re·​ceiv·​er ri-ˈsē-vər How to pronounce receiver (audio)
1
: an officer charged with receiving tax payments or returns and other related duties (as the maintenance of tax rolls)
2
: a person appointed by the court to hold in trust and administer property in litigation
especially : one appointed to administer, conserve, rehabilitate, or liquidate the assets of an insolvent corporation for the protection or relief of creditors compare conservator, liquidator
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