英文-on the receiving end

1. On the receiving end
Definition: the position of having to endure something；處於「受」的位置（相對於「施」的位置）
Example: We were on the receiving end of some harsh criticism. 我們處於受嚴苛批評的位置。

2. On the receiving end（also “at the receiving end”）
Definition: The position in which one is subject to an often unpleasant action or effect 因某事而處於承受的位置（常指感到不愉悅）
Example: She'd been on the receiving end of his temper a few times and knew how nasty it could be. 她多次承受他的壞脾氣，當然明白這有多令人討厭。

2010-01-27 17:34:55 補充：
所以：
She found herself on the receiving end whether she won or lost.
她發現無論是勝是敗，也得自己承受後果。

on the receiving end = 獲益良多 (得益/收禮receiving那方end)