Hotel Receptionist - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：front desk clerk (Hotel Receptionist)

Hotel Receptionist 🔊

/hoʊˈtɛl rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/

A person who works at the front desk of a hotel, helping guests check in and out.

front desk clerk 🔊

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/frʌnt dɛsk klɜrk/

A hotel employee who works at the front desk, responsible for checking guests in and out, handling reservations, and providing information.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Hotel' (French) + 'Receptionist' (Latin 'receptio'): one who receives guests at a lodging place.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a smiling person at a front desk saying 'Welcome' - that's the hotel receptionist.

📖 Example

When we arrived at the hotel, the friendly hotel receptionist gave us our room keys and a map of the city. 🔊 When we arrived at the hotel, the friendly hotel receptionist gave us our room keys and a map of the city.

🔗 Collocations

check in with the receptionist – to complete the arrival process at the front desk

ask the receptionist – to request information or assistance from the front desk employee

hotel receptionist duties – the responsibilities of a front desk clerk, including check-in, check-out, and guest services

🔄 Synonyms

front desk agent (n.) – a hotel employee who handles guest check-in and check-out, often similar to a receptionist

desk clerk (n.) – a person who works at the front desk of a hotel or other establishment

🚫 Antonyms

guest (n.) – a person staying at the hotel, opposite of the service provider

customer (n.) – a person who buys services, not the one providing them

🌱 Derivatives

reception (n.) – the act of receiving or the area where guests are received

receive (v.) – to accept or welcome someone

receptive (adj.) – willing to listen or accept new ideas

📖 Cultural Story

The role emerged in the 19th century with the rise of large hotels, requiring a dedicated front desk staff to manage reservations and guest relations. The term 'receptionist' became common in early 20th century.