B1 noun 中性

Reception

/rɪˈsep.ʃən/

The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.

例句

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1

I'll meet you in the hotel reception at 9:00 AM.

I will see you at the front area of the hotel at nine in the morning.

2

The reception staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you.

The workers at the front desk are there all day and night to help.

3

Wait at reception while I check our booking.

Stay in the lobby area while I look at our reservation.

词族

名词
receptionist
Verb
receive
形容词
receptive
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记忆技巧

Reception is where you are 'Received' when you arrive.

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正确!

正确答案是: reception

例句

1

I'll meet you in the hotel reception at 9:00 AM.

everyday

I will see you at the front area of the hotel at nine in the morning.

2

The reception staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you.

formal

The workers at the front desk are there all day and night to help.

3

Wait at reception while I check our booking.

informal

Stay in the lobby area while I look at our reservation.

4

Wait times at reception were measured as part of the efficiency study.

academic

How long people waited at the front desk was part of the research.

5

Our reception area has been redesigned to look more professional.

business

The place where we greet clients has been changed to look better.

词族

名词
receptionist
Verb
receive
形容词
receptive

常见搭配

reception desk the counter where guests check in
at reception located in the reception area
reception area the space around the front desk
check in at reception to register at the front desk
call reception to telephone the front desk

常用短语

reception is open

the front desk is working

go to reception

walk to the front desk for help

reception bell

the small bell used to get attention

容易混淆的词

Reception vs Receipt

A receipt is a piece of paper showing you paid; reception is the place where you check in.

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使用说明

In hospitality, 'reception' is most commonly used for the front desk. It can also mean a formal party (e.g., a wedding reception).

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常见错误

Learners often say 'the receipt' when they mean 'the reception'.

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记忆技巧

Reception is where you are 'Received' when you arrive.

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词源

From Latin 'receptio', the act of receiving.

语法模式

at reception at the reception desk the hotel reception
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文化背景

In many budget hotels in Europe, reception might close at night, requiring a code to enter.

快速测验

If you need a towel, just call ___.

正确!

正确答案是: reception

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