a container that is used to put or keep things inenlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral partsan electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
英汉双解大词典
receptacle/rɪˈsɛptəkəl/(receptacles)
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A receptacle is an object that you use to put or keep things in. 容器 [正式]