receiver
/rɪˈsiːvə/ · /rɪˈsiːvər/
CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #4416 in the learning path
接收器；接收机
Definitions
n. A device that receives radio, television, or other electronic signals.
接收器；接收机
n. The part of a telephone held to the ear and mouth.
电话听筒
n. A person who receives something.
接收者；收受者
Example
We adjusted the receiver until the music sounded clear.
我们调试接收机，直到音乐听起来清晰为止。
A satellite receiver can provide remote communities with access to educational broadcasts and emergency information.
卫星接收器能让偏远社区收听收看教育节目，并获取紧急信息。
Collocations
- satellite receiver
- radio receiver
- pick up the receiver
- put down the receiver
Word family
- receive (v.)
- reception (n.)
- recipient (n.)
Usage tip
receiver可指设备或人；收件人通常用recipient。
FAQ
- What does receiver mean?
- A device that receives radio, television, or other electronic signals. The part of a telephone held to the ear and mouth. A person who receives something.
- How is receiver pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈsiːvə/, US /rɪˈsiːvər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
