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reception

/ri-sep-shuhn/US // rɪˈsɛp ʃən //UK // (rɪˈsɛpʃən) //

接收,接待,接待处,接纳

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act of receiving or the state of being received.
    • : a manner of being received: The book met with a favorable reception.
    • : a function or occasion when persons are formally received: a wedding reception.
    • : the quality or fidelity attained in receiving radio or television broadcasts under given circumstances.

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Examples

  • At least one left the group to get cellphone reception and call for help, DeAnne Gallegos of the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management told the New York Times.

  • He also admitted to attending a wedding reception for the son of a former Yakuza boss.

  • He told ESPN that he would sign a one-day contract in March with Dallas so he could retire as a member of the team for which he ranks as the franchise leader in targets, receptions, receiving yards, games played and games started.

  • Buttigieg enjoyed a largely favorable reception during the hearing.

  • Chark saw a dip in receptions, yards and touchdowns but not all of it was his fault.

  • Ballinger was at first speechless when asked about the 75 Precinct reception.

  • Wherever he travels, Václav Klaus can be assured a welcome reception from likeminded free marketers.

  • Lily Allen explained away the poor sales and ho-hum critical reception to Sheezus by…basically blaming other people.

  • As the Cold War entered its final years, the film enjoyed a warmer reception in Russia.

  • She actually petted Kate's arm when she met her at a reception last night.

  • Kind of a reception-room in there—guess I know a reception-room from a hole in the wall.

  • Naturally, the picture was not perfect, but it well merited the flattering reception which it received.

  • At the close of the reception a band of Philippine musicians played a selection of graceful airs of their native isles.

  • A light-colored mulatto boy, in dress coat and bearing a diminutive silver tray for the reception of cards, admitted them.

  • Mrs. Pontellier, attired in a handsome reception gown, remained in the drawing-room the entire afternoon receiving her visitors.