n.[C]

1. 受领人；收件人，收款人
2. 接待人
3. 接收机，收报机
4. 电话听筒，受话器
   She picked up the receiver and dialed the number.

   她拿起听筒，拨了号码。

5. 【化】接受器，容器
6. 窝赃者
7. 【律】破产案产业管理人
8. （网球）接球员；（棒球）接手

n.

1. a telephone handset, in particular the part that converts electrical signals into sounds.
   ▸a piece of radio or television apparatus converting broadcast signals into sound or images.
2. a person or thing that receives something.
   ▸a person who buys or accepts goods known to be stolen.
3. (Brit. also official receiver) a person appointed to manage the financial affairs of a bankrupt business.
4. American Football  a player who specializes in catching passes.