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单词 reception
释义 re·cep·tion
\rə̇ˈsepshən, rēˈ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English recepcion, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French reception, from Latin reception-, receptio, from receptus (past participle of recipere to take back, receive) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at receive
1. : the act or action of receiving in place or position
 < the native soil … is boxed out for the reception of the pavement — John Kemp >
 < clearing away a space at the top for the reception of a small piece of butter — T.L.Peacock >
2. : the act or action of taking possession or getting : receipt
 < the reception of significant amounts of American capital — A.B.Lans >
3.
 a. : the act or action of taking in or giving shelter to : harboring
  < make ready for the reception of ten thousand sheep — Rachel Henning >
  < the reception of outlaws — F.M.Stenton >
 b. : the state or fact of being admitted or given shelter : admission
  < my reception into grace — John Milton >
  < his reception into the church >
4.
 a. : reaction, response
  < met with an unfriendly reception from the critics >
  < the play received a mixed reception >
 b. : the act or action of giving assent, approval, or recognition
  < a world ready for the reception of new ideas >
  < reception of a point of view other than their own — J.D.Adams >
5.
 a. : the act of greeting or welcoming
  < gave a cordial reception to her guest >
  < received an enthusiastic reception from the crowds lining the streets >
 b. : a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a ceremonious or formal welcome
  < an afternoon reception for the new members of the staff >
6.
 a. : mental apprehension
  < has very weak powers of reception and is slow to understand anything >
 b. : the process by which a stimulus affects a sensory end organ by means of real but usually minute and transitory physical or chemical alteration of the end organ
7. : the receiving of a radio or television broadcast
 < a fringe area where reception is poor >
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