receptive
UK/rɪ'septɪv/US/ri'septiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or feelings
乐于接受的，善于接纳的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishre- (back, in) + -cept- ("taken") + -ive (tending to) = "tending to take things in." A receptive person keeps their hands (and mind) open, ready to take in what others offer — ideas, feedback, or warmth. Almost always followed by to: receptive to change.
Root cap still carries 163 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.receptive to乐于接受……
- 2.receptive audience乐于接受的听众
- 3.highly receptive极为接纳
- 4.receptive to change乐于接受变化
Example Sentences
- 1.
The manager was receptive to our suggestions.
- 2.
Young children are highly receptive to new languages.
- 3.
She found the audience warm and receptive.