英语词汇“representative”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	representative
释义	Trends of representative View usage for: representative (reprɪzentətɪv) Word forms: plural representatives 1. countable noun A representative is a person who has been chosen to act or make decisions on behalf of another person or a group of people. ...trade union representatives. Employees from each department elect a representative. Synonyms: delegate, member, agent, deputy More Synonyms of representative 2. countable noun A representative is a person whose job is to sell a company's products or services, especially by travelling round and visiting other companies. [formal] She had a stressful job as a sales representative. Synonyms: agent, salesperson, rep, traveller More Synonyms of representative 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A representative group consists of a small number of people who have been chosen to make decisionson behalf of a larger group. The new head of state should be chosen by an 87 member representative council. ...the institutions of a representative government. 4. adjective Someone who is typical of the group to which they belong can be described as representative. He was in no way representative of dog-trainers in general. [+ of] ...fairly representative groups of adults. Synonyms: typical, characteristic, archetypal, exemplary More Synonyms of representative representativeness uncountable noun ...a process designed to ensure the representativeness of the sample interviewed. [+ of] 5. countable noun In the United States, a Representative is a member of the House of Representatives, the less powerful of the two parts of Congress. 6. See also House of Representatives More Synonyms of representative representative in British English (ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv) noun 1. a person or thing that represents another or others 2. a person who represents and tries to sell the products or services of a firm, esp a travelling salesman Often shortened to: rep 3. a typical example 4. a person representing a constituency in a deliberative, legislative, or executive body, esp (capital) a member of the House of Representatives (the lower house of Congress) See also House of Representatives 5. New Zealand a rugby player, football player, etc, chosen to represent a province in interprovincial sports adjective 6. serving to represent; symbolic 7. a. exemplifying a class or kind; typical a representative example of the species b. containing or including examples of all the interests, types, etc, in a group a representative collection 8. acting as deputy or proxy for another or others 9. acting for or representing a constituency or the whole people in the process of government a representative council 10. of, characterized by, or relating to the political principle of representation of the people representative government 11. of or relating to a mental picture or representation Derived forms representatively (ˌrepreˈsentatively) adverb representativeness (ˌrepreˈsentativeness) noun representative in American English (ˌrɛprəˈzɛntətɪv) adjective 1. representing or serving to represent ; specif., a. picturing; portraying; reproducing b. acting or speaking, esp. by due authority, in the place or on behalf of another or others; esp., serving as a delegate in a legislative assembly 2. composed of persons duly authorized, as by election, to act and speak for others a representative assembly 3. of, characterized by, or based on representation of the people by elected delegates representative government 4. being an example or type of a certain class or kind of thing; typical a building representative of modern architecture noun 5. a person or thing enough like the others in its class or kind to serve as an exampleor type 6. a person duly authorized to act or speak for another or others ; specif., a. a member of a legislative assembly b. a salesman or agent for a business firm 7. US; [R-] a member of the lower house of Congress (House of Representatives) or of a State legislature Derived forms representatively (ˌrepreˈsentatively) adverb representativeness (ˌrepreˈsentativeness) noun Word origin ME < MFr or ML: MFr représentatif < ML repraesentativus Examples of 'representative' in a sentence representative You may recall that we elected our representatives to it only last year. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We will carefully consider feedback and any affordable proposals that members or their representatives make. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Each successive year a similar random but representative sample of pupils will sit parts of the same two tests. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It said that visitor failure is likely to lead to a costly requirement for phone contact with local government representatives. Computing (2010) It is unedifying for our elected representatives to greet a ruling with which they disagree by accusing individual judges of prejudice. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A review group representative has visited the club to discuss the incident with the key people involved. The Sun (2016) The group will meet quarterly and comprise not just technical experts, but legal minds and representatives of industry and civil society too. Computing (2010) Her most eye-catching proposals are to install workers' representatives on company boards and introduce annual binding votes on executive pay. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The future of the world's biggest trading bloc thus rests with a handful of representatives of less than 1 per cent of its population. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I would want to see an elected second chamber representative of all regions and nations of the United Kingdom. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It would certainly not be a representative body. The Times Literary Supplement (2008) These members would elect representatives to hold the executive management to account. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Until recently the island was governed by a mix of landowners and a minority of elected representatives. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Company representatives talk about careers and introduce the students to women already working in the bank. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Local government could begin once again to become representative government. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But is he representative of the people of the country? Times, Sunday Times (2013) They alone were the legal representatives of the bondholders. Simon Ball THE GUARDSMEN (2004) The technique involved polling a random representative sample on targeted issues. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The other three ministries can give you a local contact or a player representative on nearby teams. Christianity Today (2000) Neither group was seen as in any way representative of a wider social group. Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990) They are not acts of representative government. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Representatives from each department would meet and agree on a schedule of activities. Susie Gilbert and Jay Shir A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since1945 (2003) They then went away and subjected the names to a number of representative focus groups. Times, Sunday Times (2012) MPs should use the extra time to devote themselves to becoming better constituency representatives. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Perhaps our own elected representatives should be having a go. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It can call into question the claims of representative government as such. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) Other union representatives were less impressed. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Only you, the adjudicator and possibly a representative of the council are likely to be present. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Doctors from leading fertility clinics were there, as were pharmaceutical company representatives. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In suitable cases, nominees should include trade union representatives with knowledge and experience of pay awards in the industry. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The less our representatives are bound to the demands of nationhood, the less parochial their outlook is likely to be. George Monbiot THE AGE OF CONSENT (2003) In the end the council representative and the head teacher were all courtesy and common sense, and the resolution made me laugh. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Union representatives and elected members of the forum that represents staff in talks with management will be told of the cuts at an 8.30am meeting. Times, Sunday Times (2006) And not for 11 years has a three-year-old crop delivered so many representatives of similar class. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Association, their representative body, gets my vote. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In other languages representative British English: representative /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/ ADJECTIVE A representative group acts for a larger group. The new chairman was chosen by a representative council. American English: representative Arabic: نَائِب Brazilian Portuguese: representante Chinese: 代表的 Croatian: reprezentativan Czech: reprezentativní Danish: repræsentativ Dutch: representatief European Spanish: representativo Finnish: tyypillinen French: représentatif German: stellvertretend Greek: αντιπροσωπευτικός Italian: rappresentante Japanese: 代表する Korean: 대표적인 Norwegian: representativ Polish: reprezentacyjny European Portuguese: representante Romanian: reprezentativ Russian: отображающий Latin American Spanish: representativo Swedish: representativ Thai: เป็นตัวแทน Turkish: temsilci Ukrainian: представницький Vietnamese: điển hình British English: representative NOUN A representative is a person who has been chosen to act or make decisions on behalf of another person or a group of people. ...trade union representatives. American English: representative Brazilian Portuguese: representante Chinese: 代表 European Spanish: representante French: représentant German: Vertreter Italian: rappresentante Japanese: 代表者 Korean: 대표자 European Portuguese: representante Latin American Spanish: representante Chinese translation of 'representative' representative (rɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv) n (c) [of person, nation] 代表 (dàibiǎo) (个(個), gè) (Comm) 代理 (dàilǐ) (US, Pol) 众(眾)议(議)院议(議)员(員) (zhòngyìyuàn yìyuán) (位, wèi) adj [group, survey, cross-section] 有代表性的 (yǒu dàibiǎoxìng de) representative of 典型的 (diǎnxíng de) Seerep 1 (noun) in the sense of delegate Definition a person chosen to act for or represent a group trade union representatives Synonyms delegate The rebels' chief delegate repeated their demands. member agent You are buying direct, rather than through an agent. deputy France's minister for culture and his deputy attended the meeting. commissioner councillor proxy She sent him as her proxy to board meetings. depute (Scottish) spokesman or woman or person 2 (noun) in the sense of member Definition a person chosen to act for or represent a group the representative for Eastleigh Synonyms member The support of our members is of great importance to the Association. congressman or woman or person (US) member of parliament Member of Congress (US) M.P. 3 (noun) in the sense of agent Definition a person who tries to sell the products or services of a firm She was a sales representative. Synonyms agent salesperson rep traveller My father was a commercial traveller who migrated from Scotland. commercial traveller 4 (noun) in the sense of typical example Definition a typical example a typical representative of humanity Synonyms typical example type archetype He is the archetype of the successful businessman. embodiment A baby is the embodiment of vulnerability. epitome The countess was the epitome of sophistication. exemplar One of the wittiest exemplars of the technique was M.C. Escher. personification Janis Joplin was the personification of the '60s female rock singer. 1 (adjective) in the sense of chosen Definition acting as deputy for another a representative government Synonyms chosen democratic The country eventually returned to democratic rule. elected appointed The recently appointed captain led by example in the first game. delegated nominated elective 2 (adjective) in the sense of typical Definition including examples of all the interests or types in a group fairly representative groups of adults Synonyms typical typical pastimes such as watching films and reading characteristic Windmills are a characteristic feature of the landscape. archetypal Cricket is the archetypal English game. exemplary an exemplary case of how issues of this sort can be resolved indicative illustrative The following excerpt is illustrative of her interaction with students. Opposites extraordinary , uncharacteristic , atypical 3 (adjective) in the sense of symbolic Definition representing images chosen as representative of English life Synonyms symbolic The move today was largely symbolic. evocative emblematic This comment is emblematic of his no-nonsense approach to life. typical Additional synonyms in the sense of appointed The recently appointed captain led by example in the first game. Synonyms assigned, named, chosen, commissioned, selected, elected, installed, delegated, nominated in the sense of archetypal Cricket is the archetypal English game. Synonyms typical, standard, model, original, normal, classic, ideal, exemplary, paradigmatic, prototypal, prototypic or prototypical in the sense of archetype Definition an original model He is the archetype of the successful businessman. Synonyms prime example, standard, model, original, pattern, classic, ideal, norm, form, prototype, paradigm, exemplar Synonyms of 'representative' representative Explore 'representative' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of characteristic Definition typical or representative of someone or something Windmills are a characteristic feature of the landscape. Synonyms typical, special, individual, specific, representative, distinguishing, distinctive, signature, peculiar, singular, idiosyncratic, symptomatic in the sense of democratic Definition of or relating to a country, organization, or system in which leaders are chosen or decisions are made by voting The country eventually returned to democratic rule. Synonyms self-governing, popular, republican, representative, elected, autonomous, populist, egalitarian in the sense of deputy Definition a person appointed to act on behalf of another France's minister for culture and his deputy attended the meeting. Synonyms substitute, representative, stand-in, ambassador, agent, commissioner, delegate, lieutenant, subordinate, proxy, surrogate, second-in-command, nuncio, legate, vicegerent, number two in the sense of emblematic This comment is emblematic of his no-nonsense approach to life. Synonyms characteristic, representative, typical, symptomatic in the sense of embodiment A baby is the embodiment of vulnerability. Synonyms personification, example, model, type, ideal, expression, symbol, representation, manifestation, realization, incarnation, paradigm, epitome, incorporation, paragon, perfect example, exemplar, quintessence, actualization, exemplification, reification, avatar in the sense of epitome Definition a person or thing that is a typical example of a characteristic or class The countess was the epitome of sophistication. Synonyms personification, essence, embodiment, type, representation, norm, archetype, exemplar, typical example, quintessence in the sense of exemplar Definition a typical specimen One of the wittiest exemplars of the technique was M.C. Escher. Synonyms example, instance, illustration, type, specimen, prototype, typical example, representative example, exemplification in the sense of exemplary an exemplary case of how issues of this sort can be resolved Synonyms typical, representative, characteristic, signature, illustrative in the sense of illustrative The following excerpt is illustrative of her interaction with students. Synonyms representative, typical, descriptive, explanatory, interpretive, expository, explicatory, illustrational in the sense of personification Janis Joplin was the personification of the '60s female rock singer. Synonyms embodiment, image, representation, re-creation, portrayal, incarnation, likeness, semblance, epitome Additional synonyms in the sense of proxy Definition a person authorized to act on behalf of someone else She sent him as her proxy to board meetings. Synonyms representative, agent, deputy, substitute, factor (Scottish), attorney, delegate, surrogate in the sense of traveller Definition a travelling salesman My father was a commercial traveller who migrated from Scotland. Synonyms travelling salesperson, representative, rep, salesperson, sales rep, commercial traveller, agent in the sense of type Synonyms epitome, example, standard, model, original, pattern, essence, norm, specimen, prototype, paradigm, archetype, exemplar, personification, quintessence
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