Definitions
n. A person or business acting on behalf of others
代理人；代理商
n. Someone secretly gathering information for a government or organisation
特工
n. A substance or force that produces a particular effect
作用剂；促成因素
Example
The travel agent found us a cheaper flight home.
旅行代理人为我们找到了更便宜的回程航班。
Local community groups can act as agents of change by encouraging residents to adopt more sustainable habits.
当地社区团体可以鼓励居民养成更可持续的生活习惯，从而推动变革。
Collocations
- travel agent
- estate agent
- cleaning agent
- an agent of change
Word family
- agency (n.)
Synonyms
- representative
Usage tip
agent不只指特工；cleaning agent中的agent指剂。
FAQ
- What does agent mean?
- A person or business acting on behalf of others Someone secretly gathering information for a government or organisation A substance or force that produces a particular effect
- How is agent pronounced?
- UK /ˈeɪdʒənt/, US /ˈeɪdʒənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
