accept “接受”,表示其行为是由主观意愿决定的.
I accepted it without question.我毫无疑问地接受了它.
We have accepted his proposal.我已接受了他的建议.
receive “接到、收到、受到”表示其行为与主观意愿无关.如:
I received a letter from him.我收到了他的来信.
He received the present,but he did not accept.他收到了礼物,但没有接受下来.
He received a good education.他受到了良好的教育.