n.

1. 接待，接見；歡迎[S1]
   Jim had an enthusiastic reception when he returned home.

   吉姆回家時受到了熱情的接待。

2. 接待會；歡迎會；宴會[C]
   Our school gave a reception to our new principal.

   我們學校為新校長舉行了歡迎會。

3. 接受；接納；感受，反應[U]
   Her calm reception of the bad news surprised her friends.

   她聽到壞消息鎮定自若，令她的朋友們驚奇。

4. 【英】接待處[U]
   Leave your key at reception.

   把你房門的鑰匙留在接待處。

5. （無線電，電視的）接收；接收（傳真）品質，收聽（或收視）效果[U]
   Reception improved because of the new antenna.

   接受效果因有新天線而得到改善。

n.

1. the action or process of receiving someone or something.
   ▸the way in which something is received.
   ▸the quality with which broadcast signals are received.
2. a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or celebrate an event.
3. chiefly Brit. the area in a hotel, office, etc. where visitors are greeted.
4. Brit. the first class in an infant school.

[名]

1. 招待會。