LEARNit Dictionary
reception
noun
/rɪˈsepʃn/
UK
/rɪˈsepʃn/
US
A2
1
A2
the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive
پذیرش, محل استقبال, دفتر پذیرش
compare
front desk
2
B1
a formal social occasion to welcome somebody or celebrate something
مهمانی, جشن, مراسم
Are you
having
a big
reception
after the wedding?
They
held a reception
for the Japanese trade delegation at the White House.
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel.
They hosted a reception for 75 guests.
We met at a reception.
see also
wedding reception
3
B2
the type of welcome that is given to somebody/something
استقبال, پذیرایی, خوشامد, برخورد
The reception from critics and audiences was at best lukewarm
The band got a rapturous reception from the crowd.
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans.
the book's reception by reviewers
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education.
4
the quality of radio and television signals that are broadcast
گیرندگی, کیفیت دریافت, پذیرش امواج, گیرش
good/bad reception
There was very poor reception on my phone.
Television reception is very good in this area.
5
the act of receiving or welcoming somebody
استقبال, پذیرش, پذیرایی, خوشآمدگویی
The locals provided facilities for the reception of children from the war zone.
6
the first class at school for children aged 4 or 5
پیشدبستانی, کلاس پیشدبستانی, کلاس آمادگی
My son is in reception.
7
an act of catching the ball when it is thrown forward
گرفتن توپ, دریافت, گیرش
The quarterback found him for a 22-yard touchdown reception.