receive
receive — 動詞
1. to have something come into your possession when someone gives it, sends it, or
收到
收到別人寄來或給予的東西
to have something come into your possession when someone gives it, sends it, or pays it to you.
Christopher received a letter from his grandmother in Taiwan yesterday.
Christopher 昨天收到奶奶從臺灣寄來的信。
receive + noun phrase + from + noun phrase
The charity received over ten thousand dollars in donations last month.
這家慈善機構上個月收到了超過一萬美元的捐款。
passive alternative: was received; theme of donation
Yuna received a scholarship to study marine biology at the university.
Yuna 獲得了大學的獎學金，得以攻讀海洋生物學。
Every participant received a certificate and a small gift after the workshop.
每位參加者在工作坊結束後都收到了一張證書和一份小禮物。
The hospital received an urgent delivery of medical supplies this morning.
醫院今天早上收到了一批緊急醫療物資。
文法句型
receive + noun phrase
be received + by + noun phrase
receive + noun phrase + from + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive constructions (be received by) when the giver is the focus. The giver is introduced by from or by.
常見錯誤
2. when a device such as a television, radio, or mobile phone picks up broadcast wa
接收
電視或收音機接收訊號
when a device such as a television, radio, or mobile phone picks up broadcast waves and turns them into sound, images, or data that you can use.
The old television cannot receive digital signals without a special converter box.
那臺舊電視機如果沒有轉換盒就無法接收數位訊號。
device + receive + signal
Our new antenna helps the radio receive stations from over a hundred miles away.
我們的新天線幫助收音機接收到一百多英里外的電臺。
The weather station receives temperature data from sensors placed across the mountain range.
氣象站從安裝在山區各處的感測器接收溫度數據。
Brandon's phone could not receive any signal while he was hiking in the canyon.
Brandon 在峽谷裡健行時，手機完全收不到訊號。
- pick up
less formal; can imply the signal was weak or hard to get
文法句型
device + receive + noun phrase
receive + signal / channel / broadcast / data
用法筆記
Subject is usually a device (radio, TV, phone, antenna, satellite dish). Common objects: signal, channel, broadcast, transmission, data.
常見錯誤
3. to hear and understand a spoken message that someone sends to you by radio or si
收聽
透過無線電聽到對方訊息
to hear and understand a spoken message that someone sends to you by radio or similar communication equipment.
The pilot received a warning from air traffic control about the approaching storm.
飛行員收到了航管中心關於即將來襲的暴風雨的警告。
receive + message / instruction + from + source
Isabela could not receive the rescue team's message because of the static interference.
Isabela 因為靜電干擾而無法收到救難隊的訊息。
The ship's captain received navigation instructions from the port authority clearly.
船長清楚地收到了港口當局的航行指示。
Tariq pressed the transmit button and said, 'I am receiving you loud and clear.'
Tariq 按下發射鍵說：「我這裡收聽得很清楚。」
- hear
general; does not imply the message was sent by radio
- transmit
to send a radio message, the opposite of receiving one
文法句型
receive + noun phrase + from + noun phrase
receive + message / transmission / call
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (TV/RADIO SIGNALS): sense 3 focuses on a human listener hearing a human speaker's voice, not on device functionality. Common in aviation, maritime, and emergency contexts.
常見錯誤
4. in team sports such as football, basketball, or rugby, to take control of a ball
接球
接到隊友傳過來的球
in team sports such as football, basketball, or rugby, to take control of a ball that a teammate has thrown, kicked, or hit towards you.
The midfielder ran forward and received the ball from a quick throw-in.
中場球員向前跑，接住了邊線發來的球。
receive + the ball + from + source
Hao received a long pass and scored the winning goal in the final minute.
Hao 接住了一記長傳，在最後一分鐘踢進致勝球。
The basketball player received the ball near the basket and made an easy layup.
籃球球員在籃框附近接到球，輕鬆放進籃框得分。
Dewi received the rugby ball and sprinted forty metres before being tackled.
Dewi 接到橄欖球後跑了四十公尺才被擒抱。
- pass
to send the ball to a teammate
文法句型
receive + the ball / a pass / a kick
receive + noun phrase + from + teammate
用法筆記
Common in football (soccer), American football, basketball, rugby, and hockey. The object is always a ball or a specific type of pass (throw-in, hand-off, cross).
常見錯誤
5. in tennis, volleyball, badminton and similar sports, to hit back the ball your o
接發球
在網球等運動中接對方的發球
in tennis, volleyball, badminton and similar sports, to hit back the ball your opponent sends across the net to begin a point.
Shirin received the serve and returned the ball down the line for a winner.
Shirin 接住了發球，並將球沿著邊線回擊得分。
receive + the serve
Mert struggled to receive the fast serves from his opponent during the championship match.
Mert 在冠軍賽中難以應付對手快速的發球。
The volleyball player received the serve and passed the ball perfectly to the setter.
排球球員接住發球，並將球完美地傳給舉球員。
In the final game, Nellie received every serve and won the point each time.
在決賽中，Nellie 每一次都成功接發球並得分。
- return
more active; implies hitting the ball back, not just taking it
- serve
the action of hitting the ball to start the point
文法句型
receive + the serve / service
player + receive + noun phrase + from + opponent
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (TEAM SPORTS PASS): sense 5 involves receiving from an opponent at the start of a point, not from a teammate during open play. The player is called the receiver. Common in tennis, badminton, volleyball, squash, and cricket.
常見錯誤
6. to greet someone who arrives at your home, office, or event and look after them,
接待
正式迎接或款待訪客
to greet someone who arrives at your home, office, or event and look after them, especially in a formal or official way.
The ambassador received the visiting delegates at the embassy entrance with a firm handshake.
大使在大使館門口接待來訪的代表團，並與他們一一握手。
receive + guest/visitor at [place]
Sirin received the wedding guests at the door and showed them to their seats.
Sirin 在門口接待參加婚禮的賓客，並帶他們到座位入座。
The president received the foreign leaders in the grand hall of the presidential palace.
總統在總統府的大廳接待了各國領袖。
The hotel manager received each guest personally and offered them a cold drink.
飯店經理親自接待每一位客人，並為他們奉上冷飲。
Andrew's family received the exchange student warmly on her first evening in their home.
Andrew 的家人熱情地接待了來家中住宿的交換學生。
- turn away
to refuse to welcome someone
文法句型
receive + guest / visitor / delegate
receive + noun phrase + at + place
用法筆記
More formal than welcome or greet. Often used in diplomatic, corporate, hospitality, and official social contexts. Can describe both professional hospitality and personal hosting.
常見錯誤
7. to be at a place such as a station, airport, or doorway at the moment someone ar
迎接
在某人抵達時迎接
to be at a place such as a station, airport, or doorway at the moment someone arrives, in order to greet them or help them with their luggage.
Omar's aunt went to the airport to receive him after his flight from Cairo.
Omar 的阿姨到機場迎接他從開羅飛回來的班機。
receive + person at airport / station
The hotel staff received the tour group at the entrance with cool towels and drinks.
飯店工作人員在大門口迎接旅行團，送上涼毛巾和飲料。
receive + group at a venue
Min stood at the bus stop to receive her grandmother, who was visiting for the holiday.
Min 站在公車站迎接來過節的祖母。
A driver was sent to receive the guests at the railway station and take them to the hotel.
已派了一名司機到火車站迎接賓客，再載他們前往飯店。
- see off
to be at a place when someone leaves, rather than when they arrive
文法句型
receive + noun phrase (person)
用法筆記
In everyday speech, 'meet' or 'pick up' is more common than 'receive' for this sense. 'Receive' sounds slightly more formal and is often used in written travel or hospitality contexts.
常見錯誤
8. to respond to something such as a speech, suggestion, or event with a specific a
反應；看待
以特定方式回應某人或某事
to respond to something such as a speech, suggestion, or event with a specific attitude or emotion that reveals your view of it — for instance, receiving a proposal with enthusiasm or a joke with silence.
The CEO's new plan was received warmly by the staff, who had been hoping for change.
執行長的新計畫獲得員工熱烈反應，他們一直希望有所改變。
passive: was received + adverb (warmly)
Kabir's joke was received in silence, and he realised he had offended everyone at the table.
Kabir 的笑話換來一片沉默，他意識到自己得罪了所有在座的人。
The community received the news of the factory closure with anger and disappointment.
社區民眾以憤怒和失望來看待工廠關閉的消息。
Critics received the young novelist's first book poorly, but readers loved it.
評論家對這位年輕小說家的第一本書反應冷淡，但讀者卻很喜歡。
When the proposal was received with enthusiasm, the team felt encouraged to continue their work.
當提案獲得熱烈迴響時，團隊感到備受鼓舞，決定繼續努力。
文法句型
be received + adverb (well / badly / warmly / positively)
receive + noun phrase + adverb
用法筆記
This sense is very common in the passive voice ('be received + adverb'). The adverb is essential — without it the sentence sounds incomplete when expressing a reaction. Active voice also works: 'They received the news calmly.'
常見錯誤
9. to formally welcome someone into an organization, society, or religious body so
接納入會
正式接受為組織成員
to formally welcome someone into an organization, society, or religious body so that they become part of it through an official process or ceremony.
After six months of training, the novices were received into the order at a special ceremony.
經過六個月的訓練，這些見習修士在一場特別儀式中獲接納加入修會。
passive: be received into [institution/order]
The club received three new members last month after a vote by the existing members.
該俱樂部上個月經現有成員投票後，接納了三名新會員。
active: club + receive + members
Élise was received as a full partner in the law firm after five years of hard work.
Élise 經過五年的努力，正式成為律師事務所的合夥人。
The church congregation gathered to receive the new families into their community.
教會會眾齊聚一堂，迎接新家庭加入他們的團體。
文法句型
be received into + organization
be received as + member/novice
receive + person + into + group
用法筆記
Frequently passive. The preposition 'into' is the most common complement ('received into the church / society / club'), while 'as' introduces the status granted ('received as a member / brother / novice'). Active voice ('The committee received him as a member') is less common but acceptable.