单词 | representation |
释义 | rep·re·sen·ta·tionBrE /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/ NAmE /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/ noun [U , C ]the act of presenting sb /sth in a particular way ; something that shows or describes sth 表现;描述;描绘;表现形式SYN portrayal◆ the negative representation of single mothers in the media 媒体对单身母亲的负面描述◆ The snake swallowing its tail is a representation of infinity . 蛇衔其尾表示无穷无尽。[U ]the fact of having representatives who will speak or vote for you or on your behalf 有代理人;代表;维护;支持◆ The green movement lacks effective representation in Parliament . 环境保护运动在议会中缺乏有力的支持者。◆ The accused was not allowed legal representation . 没有允许被告请律师。 ➡ see also proportional representationrepresentations [pl. ](formal , especiallyBrE ) formal statements made to sb in authority , especially in order to make your opinions known or to protest 陈述;抗议◆ We have made representations to the prime minister , but without success . 我们同首相进行交涉,但没有效果。 |
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