reception
/rɪˈsepʃən/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #1064 in the learning path
接待处；服务台
Definitions
n. the area where visitors are welcomed and given information
接待处；服务台
n. a formal social event held to welcome or celebrate someone
招待会；欢迎会
n. how well signals are received, or how people respond
接收效果；反响
Example
Please leave your room key at reception before breakfast.
请在早餐前把房间钥匙留在前台。
The proposal received a positive reception from local residents because it addressed their concerns about road safety.
这项提议回应了当地居民对道路安全的担忧，因此获得了积极反响。
Collocations
- reception desk
- wedding reception
- poor reception
- warm reception
Word family
- receptionist (n.)
- receive (v.)
- receptive (adj.)
Usage tip
英式英语常说at reception，表示在接待处。
FAQ
- What does reception mean?
- the area where visitors are welcomed and given information a formal social event held to welcome or celebrate someone how well signals are received, or how people respond
- How is reception pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈsepʃən/, US /rɪˈsepʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
