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delegation

UK //ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃən//US //ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 delegatio(派遣),由 de-(离开)和 legare(派遣)组成,15世纪通过法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指一群人被正式选派代表某个组织或国家去执行特定任务或参加会议。常见于外交、商务等正式场合。

“A high-level delegation visited the factory to discuss potential investments.”

(一个高层代表团参观了工厂,讨论潜在的投资机会。)

“The Chinese delegation attended the climate summit in Paris.”

(中国代表团参加了在巴黎举行的气候峰会。)

❶ 将任务或责任分配给他人完成的行为。常用于工作管理和组织场景中。

“Effective delegation is key to good leadership.”

(有效的任务分配是优秀领导力的关键。)

“The manager's delegation of tasks improved team efficiency.”

(经理分配任务的做法提高了团队效率。)

同义词:mission, deputation, assignment, commission, team

常见短语

head of delegation — 指代表团的负责人,通常负责领导团队并代表整个团体发言。

“As head of delegation, she presented the group's findings to the committee.”

(作为代表团团长,她向委员会汇报了团队的调研结果。)

delegation of authority — 指将决策权或管理权正式移交给下级的行为,常见于组织管理场景。

“The CEO's delegation of authority empowered department managers to make quicker decisions.”

(CEO的权力下放使部门经理能够更快做出决策。)