representation
/ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6139 in the learning path
代表；代理
Definitions
n. The act of speaking or acting on behalf of others.
代表；代理
n. A picture, description, or model showing someone or something.
描绘；表现
Example
Our club now has representation on the town committee.
我们俱乐部现在在镇委员会中有代表了。
Accurate representation of different communities in school textbooks can help students develop a more inclusive worldview.
学校教材准确呈现不同群体的情况，有助于学生形成更加包容的世界观。
Collocations
- legal representation
- political representation
- accurate representation
- visual representation
Word family
- represent (v.)
- representative (n.)
- representative (adj.)
- representational (adj.)
Usage tip
既可指替他人发声，也可指图像或文字对事物的呈现。
FAQ
- What does representation mean?
- The act of speaking or acting on behalf of others. A picture, description, or model showing someone or something.
- How is representation pronounced?
- UK /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
