| 单词 | reception |
| 释义 | reception —reception /rɪˈsep.ʃən/ noun (WELCOME) B2 [C] a formal party at which important people are welcomed: » The president gave a reception for the visiting heads of state.Thesaurus+: ↑Celebrations, parties and special occasions , ↑Specific holidays and festivalsC1 [S] the way in which people react to something or someone: » Her first book got a wonderful/warm/frosty reception from the critics.Thesaurus+: ↑Reacting and respondingF0 [U] the act of welcoming someone or something: » The new hospital was ready for the reception of its first patients.→ SEE ALSO RECEIVE(Cf. ↑receive) (WELCOME)Thesaurus+: ↑Welcoming, greeting and greetingsWord Builder:–Nouns: receipt, receiver, reception–Adjectives: receptive–Verbs: receive• • • Extra Examples:» I went to see the sales manager but got a rather chilly reception.» The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning.» She was buoyed (up) by the warm reception her audience gave her.» Which firm will be catering at the wedding reception?» Soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served during the reception and a cash bar will be available.noun [U] (RADIO/TELEVISION) ► F0 the degree to which radio or television sounds and pictures are clear: » We live on top of a hill and so we get excellent radio reception.→ SEE ALSO RECEIVE(Cf. ↑receive) (GET)Thesaurus+: ↑RadioThesaurus+: ↑TelevisionWord Builder:–Nouns: receipt, receiver, reception–Adjectives: receptive–Verbs: receivenoun [U] (WELCOME) ► B1 the place in a hotel or office building where people go when they first arrive: » Ask for me at reception.» I signed in at the reception desk.Thesaurus+: ↑Passages and entrance areasThesaurus+: ↑Hotels and hostelsWord Builder:–Nouns: receipt, receiver, reception–Adjectives: receptive–Verbs: receive• • • Extra Examples:» Please would you check in at the reception desk and sign your name in the book.» We would like to remind all our guests to leave their keys at reception before they depart.» New security measures require all visitors to sign in at reception and wear a visitor's badge.» Upon your arrival, please report to the reception desk.» New security measures require all visitors to sign in at reception and wear a visitor's badge.noun [U] UK (SCHOOL) ► F0 the first year of infant school: » a reception class/teacherThesaurus+: ↑Schools in generalThesaurus+: ↑Classes, courses and courseworkWord Builder:–Nouns: receipt, receiver, reception–Adjectives: receptive–Verbs: receive |
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