reception

noun

1. 接待处；接待区
   the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive
   1. the reception area
      接待区
   2. We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30.
      我们约定6:30在接待处会面。
   3. You can leave a message with reception .
      你可以在接待处留个口信。
   4. the reception desk
      服务台
2. 接待仪式；欢迎会；招待会
   a formal social occasion to welcome sb or celebrate sth
   1. a wedding reception
      结婚喜筵
3. 欢迎；反应；反响
   the type of welcome that is given to sb/sth
   1. Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans.
      她的最新唱片在歌迷之间反响不一。
   2. Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education.
      由于他呼吁增加教育经费，代表们向他报以热烈的欢迎。
4. （无线电和电视信号的）接收效果
   the quality of radio and television signals that are broadcast
   1. good/bad reception
      良好的 / 差的接收效果
   2. There was very poor reception on my phone.
      我的电话接收效果很差。
5. 接纳；接待；迎接
   the act of receiving or welcoming sb
   1. the reception of refugees from the war zone
      接纳交战地区来的难民

1. N-SING （宾馆的）前台，服务台
   The reception in a hotel is the desk or office that books rooms for people and answers their questions.
   1. Have him bring a car round to the reception...
      让他把车开到前台来。
   2. ...the hotel's reception desk.
      宾馆的前台

in AM, use 美国英语用 front desk


2. N-SING （办公室或医院的）接待处，服务台
   The reception in an office or hospital is the place where people's appointments and questions are dealt with.
   1. Wait at reception for me.
      在接待处等我。
3. N-COUNT 招待会;欢迎会
   A reception is a formal party which is given to welcome someone or to celebrate a special event.
   1. At the reception they served smoked salmon.
      招待会的餐桌上有熏制鲑鱼。
   2. ...a glittering wedding reception.
      风光的婚宴
4. N-COUNT 对待;待遇;反应
   If someone or something has a particular kind of reception, that is the way that people react to them.
   1. Mr Mandela was given a tumultuous reception in Washington...
      曼德拉先生在华盛顿受到热情的款待。
   2. He received a cool reception to his speech.
      他的演讲受到了冷遇。
5. N-SING （正式的）招待，接待，欢迎
   The reception of guests is the act of formally welcoming them.
   1. The preparations for the reception of his Royal Highness proceeded.
      迎接殿下到来的准备工作在有序进行。
6. N-UNCOUNT （无线电或电视节目的）接收效果
   If you get good reception from your radio or television, the sound or picture is clear because the signal is strong. If the reception is poor, the sound or picture is unclear because the signal is weak.
   1. Adjust the aerial's position and direction for the best reception.
      调整天线的位置和方向以达到最佳接收效果。

1. He recently did the catering for a presidential reception.
   他最近承办了一次总统招待会的宴席。
2. There's a closed-circuit television camera in the reception area.
   接待处有一个闭路电视摄像头。
3. He was given a cool reception.
   他受到了慢待。
4. I spoke to the girl on the reception desk
   我跟服务台的女孩说了一下。
5. The reception desk is not at street level, which is a little disconcerting.
   接待处不在临街的这层，这多少让人有点想不通。
6. They gave an ecstatic reception to the speech
   他们兴致勃勃地聆听了演讲。
7. In cases where it proves difficult to place a child, the reception centre provides long-term care.
   遇到难以安置的孩子，收容中心会提供长期的照顾。
8. The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception
   市长在一次正式的市政招待会上给他颁发了一枚金质奖章。
9. There was no-one at the reception desk, so he pressed a bell for service.
   接待处一个人也没有，于是他按了服务铃。
10. He had gone to the reception desk, presumably to check out.
    他已经去前台了，可能是要办理退房手续。
11. Pope John Paul received a rapturous reception when he visited East Timor
    在访问东帝汶期间，教皇约翰·保罗受到了热烈的欢迎。
12. The reception was a little faint but clear enough for him to receive the signal.
    接收到的信号有点弱，但对他来说已够清晰，可以接收到。
13. Have him bring a car round to the reception
    让他把车开到前台来。
14. Wait at reception for me.
    在接待处等我。
15. At the reception they served smoked salmon.
    招待会的餐桌上有熏制鲑鱼。
16. Mr Mandela was given a tumultuous reception in Washington
    曼德拉先生在华盛顿受到热情的款待。
17. He received a cool reception to his speech.
    他的演讲受到了冷遇。
18. The preparations for the reception of his Royal Highness proceeded.
    迎接殿下到来的准备工作在有序进行。
19. Adjust the aerial's position and direction for the best reception.
    调整天线的位置和方向以达到最佳接收效果。
20. The kitchen maintains a twenty-four hour service and can be contacted via Reception
    厨房提供24小时餐饮服务，可通过前台进行联系。
21. They squashed into an undersized reception room
    他们挤到了一个较小的接待室里。
22. Judging by the enthusiastic reception given him everywhere, they felt that his election was in the bag.
    看到他到处受欢迎的样子，他们觉得他当选是十拿九稳的。
23. She led me into [ out of] the reception room.
    她把我带进[出]会客室。
24. He ushered me into the reception room.
    他把我引进会客室。
25. He was given a dry reception.
    他受到冷淡的接待。
26. Reception of TV programmes is unsatisfactory here.
    这里电视节目的接收情况不佳。
27. Reception is good.
    收音情况良好。
28. She appeared at the reception with splendid jewels.
    她一身珠光宝气出现在招待会上。
29. The reception is over.
    招待会到此结束。
30. You give me a grand reception, which I feel was more than I was entitled to.
    你们对我接待十分隆重，我感到很过意不去。

noun

1. the act of receiving

   Synonym:    receipt

2. (American football) the act of catching a pass in football
   1. the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line

3. quality or fidelity of a received broadcast

4. the manner in which something is greeted
   1. she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors

   Synonym:    response

5. a formal party of people