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单词 receiving line
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receiving line


noun

a row formed by the hosts, guests of honor, or the like, for receiving guests formally at a ball, reception, etc.

Origin of receiving line

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Words nearby receiving line

receiver general, receivership, receiving, receiving blanket, receiving end, receiving line, receiving order, receiving set, recency effect, recension, recent
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