late 14c., in astrology, "effect of two planets on each other;" sense of "act of receiving" is recorded from late 15c., from Latin receptionem (nominative receptio) "a receiving," noun of action from past participle stem of recipere (see receive). Sense of "ceremonial gathering" is 1882, from French.
实用例句
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。
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2. 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。
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3. 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。
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4. 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。
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5. He was last seen striding maniacally to the hotel reception.
