| 词组 | reception |
| 释义 | reception /rɪˈsepʃən/ noun 1. a particular type of welcome for someone, or a particular type of reaction to their ideas, work etcadjectivesa warm reception (=friendly or approving) The prince was given a warm reception when he visited Birmingham.an enthusiastic/rapturous/rousing reception (=in which people show a lot of approval in a noisy way) She received an enthusiastic reception.a hostile reception (=unfriendly or angry) When reporters arrived at the house, they got a hostile reception.a cool/chilly/frosty reception (=not friendly or approving) His idea got a cool reception from his colleagues.a lukewarm reception (=not enthusiastic) The band’s latest album is getting a lukewarm reception.a mixed reception (=when some people like something and some do not) His first novel received a mixed reception.a positive/favourable reception (=people like someone or something) The movie had a favourable reception from audiences and critics alike.verbsget/receive/have a ... reception As he came on stage, Rocky got a great reception from the crowd.meet with a ... reception formal (=be given a reception) They met with a chilly reception from my mother.give sb/sth a ... reception Opposition parties gave the proposals a lukewarm reception.prepositionsreception from/by sb He is sure to get an enthusiastic reception from fans.2. a large formal party to celebrate an event or to welcome someoneadjectives/nouns + receptiona wedding reception There were over 200 guests at our wedding reception.a civic reception (=one given by the authorities of a city) The plaque was unveiled during a civic reception held at Glasgow City Chambers.an official reception After an official reception at the Embassy, they visited the White House.a formal reception There will be a formal reception in honour of his life and work.a champagne reception (=one in which champagne is served) Tickets include a champagne reception.verbshave/hold a reception The wedding reception will be held at The Grand Hotel.go to/attend a reception A few hundred guests attended the reception at the White House.host a reception The mayor will host a reception in honour of Chinese officials visiting the city.prepositionsa reception for sb The president is hosting a reception for diplomats.at a reception There were over 500 people at the reception. |
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