representative
/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4487 in the learning path
代表；代理人
Definitions
n. someone chosen to speak or act for other people
代表；代理人
adj. showing the usual features of a larger group
有代表性的；典型的
Example
Our class representative asked for more books in the library.
我们班的代表请求为图书馆增添书籍。
Researchers need a representative sample to draw reliable conclusions about the wider population.
研究人员需要具有代表性的样本，才能对更广泛的人群得出可靠结论。
Collocations
- a representative sample
- a sales representative
- representative of
- an elected representative
Word family
- represent (v.)
- representation (n.)
- unrepresentative (adj.)
Synonyms
- delegate
- typical
Antonyms
- unrepresentative
Usage tip
形容词常接of：representative of某群体。
FAQ
- What does representative mean?
- someone chosen to speak or act for other people showing the usual features of a larger group
- How is representative pronounced?
- UK /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/, US /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
