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Hotel Receptionist - 英语词汇详解
Meaning 1:front desk clerk (Hotel Receptionist)
Hotel Receptionist
/hoʊˈtɛl rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/
n.
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/
n.
A hotel employee who works at the front desk, responsible for checking guests in and out, handling reservations, and providing information.
📘 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
🌱 Derivatives
📖 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.
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