n.

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

   吉姆回家时受到了热情的接待。

2. 接待会；欢迎会；宴会[C]
   Our school gave a reception to our new principal.

   我们学校为新校长举行了欢迎会。

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

   她听到坏消息镇定自若，令她的朋友们惊奇。

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

   把你房门的钥匙留在接待处。

5. （无线电、电视的）接收；接收（传真）品质，收听（或收视）效果[U]
   Reception improved because of the new antenna.

   接受效果因有新天线而得到改善。

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.