reception /riˈsepʃən/ n. 1.［c］(旅馆)接待处: a reception room 接待室；reception desk 接待处2.［c］招待会: A reception was held in honor of the new manager. 举行了一次酒会欢迎新经理。National Day (New Year) reception 国庆(元旦)招待会 3.［u］接收，接受(可加不定冠词): radio reception 无线电接收 His speech got a good reception. 他的发言受到欢迎 4.［u］ & ［c］接待: get a cold reception 受到冷遇；be given an enthusiastic reception 受到热情的接待
receptionist /riˈsepʃənist/ n. ［c］ 招待员，传达员： Receptionists in hotel, office or hospital are in charge of welcoming and helping visitors and answering the telephone. 旅馆、办公室或医院的接待人员负责欢迎和帮助来访者，并接听电话。
