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receptions

UK /rɪˈsep.ʃənz/US /rɪˈsep.ʃənz/

词源

源自中古法语 réception,来自拉丁语 receptio(接收),由 recipere(接受)派生而来。

noun

❶ 指正式或非正式的接待活动,通常包括欢迎客人、提供食物和饮料等社交场合。

“The wedding reception was held in a beautiful garden.”

(婚礼招待会在一个美丽的花园里举行。)

“There will be a reception after the conference for all attendees.”

(会议结束后将为所有与会者举办一场招待会。)

❶ 指酒店、公司等场所的前台接待区域,负责迎接客人、处理咨询等事务。

“Please check in at the reception when you arrive at the hotel.”

(到达酒店时请在前台办理入住手续。)

“The reception area was decorated with fresh flowers.”

(接待区装饰着鲜花。)

❶ 指对信号、信息或广播的接收,常用于技术或通讯领域。

“The radio reception is poor in this mountainous area.”

(这个山区的无线电接收效果很差。)

“My phone has excellent reception even in the basement.”

(我的手机即使在地下室也有很好的信号接收。)

同义词:welcome, greeting, front desk, signal reception

常见短语

warm reception — 热情接待,表示对某人或某事的积极欢迎和友好态度。

“The new policy received a warm reception from the employees.”

(新政策受到了员工们的热情欢迎。)

reception desk — 指酒店、医院等场所的前台,负责接待访客和处理日常事务。

“You can ask for directions at the reception desk.”

(你可以向前台询问方向。)