单词 | representation |
释义 | representation —representation /ˌrep.rɪ.zenˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun (DESCRIPTION) C2 [U] the way that someone or something is shown or described: » He gave a talk on the representation of women in 19th-century art.Thesaurus+: ↑Representation in art and in generalF0 [C] a sign, picture, model, etc. of something: » This statue is a representation of Hercules.Thesaurus+: ↑Representation in art and in generalWord Builder:–Nouns: representation, representative–Adjectives: representative, unrepresentative–Verbs: representnoun [U] (ACTING FOR) ► C2 a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: » Can he afford legal representation?Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsWord Builder:–Nouns: representation, representative–Adjectives: representative, unrepresentative–Verbs: represent• • • Extra Examples:» Defendants have a right to legal representation and must be informed of that right when they are arrested.» The farmers demanded greater representation in parliament.» The main opposing parties have nearly equal representation in the legislature.» The scheme is intended to increase representation of minority groups.» The members are chosen by a system of proportional representation. |
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