🇬🇧🇨🇳 receive - 收到 : English Lesson
verb
Meaning of "receive" ("收到"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
To receive means that something comes to you and you get it. You might receive a gift, a letter, a message, or help. You do not have to go and take it by force; someone gives it to you, hands it to you, or sends it to you, and you accept it.
I was very happy to receive a cookie until I realized it was actually a tiny, round rice cake in disguise.
The pizza was upset to receive extra cheese because it knew that meant it would disappear even faster.
I expected to receive deep life advice from Grandpa, but I received a recipe for the world’s crunchiest toast instead.
At the talent show, I expected to receive applause, but instead I received confused clapping and one lonely whistle.
The teacher said we would receive a surprise today, and then she received total silence when she announced a pop quiz.
A small boy sits by the door to receive a box. He wants to receive a card and to get a toy. A man brings the mail. He receives the box, he receives the card, and he receives the red toy. He gets a warm hug from his dad. He smiles and looks very happy.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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