Definition

• n. a cell or organ that detects signals such as light, heat, or chemicals

Example

Nerve cells use a receptor to detect changes in temperature.

神经细胞利用受体来感知温度的变化。

Word familyrecept-

n.

receiverL4receptionL4recipientL4receivershipL5receptionistL5receptivityL6

v.

receiveL1receivingL6

adj.

receptiveL5receivedL6