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单词 receiving end
释义

receiving end


noun

the position in which one is subject to some kind of action or effect, especially an unpleasant one (usually used in the phrase at or on the receiving end): The corporation is on the receiving end of many complaints about its advertising.

Origin of receiving end

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby receiving end

receiver, receiver general, receivership, receiving, receiving blanket, receiving end, receiving line, receiving order, receiving set, recency effect, recension
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Example sentences from the Web for receiving end

  • At the receiving-end a wire starting from the earth extended into the air, passing through a telephone, which acted as a receiver.

    Electricity and Magnetism|Elisha Gray
  • At the receiving-end a wire of corresponding height is erected, also connected with the earth.

    Electricity and Magnetism|Elisha Gray
  • When in operation a strip of paper was made to move under an iron stylus at the receiving-end of the line.

    Electricity and Magnetism|Elisha Gray
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