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deputation

UK //ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n//US //ˌdɛpjəˈteɪʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自拉丁语 'deputatio',意为委派或指派,后经古法语 'deputation' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指由一群人组成的代表团,通常被派去代表某个组织或团体执行特定任务或传达信息。

“A deputation of workers met with the management to discuss their demands.”

(工人代表团与管理层会面,讨论他们的诉求。)

“The mayor received a deputation from the local community.”

(市长接见了来自当地社区的代表团。)

❶ 指被委派或授权的行为或过程,即某人被正式指派代表他人或组织行事。

“His deputation to the conference was approved by the board.”

(董事会批准了他代表出席该会议。)

“The deputation of authority to junior staff improved efficiency.”

(将权力下放给初级员工提高了效率。)

同义词:delegation, mission, committee, representation, assignment

常见短语

on deputation — 指某人暂时被派往另一个部门或组织工作,通常有一定期限。

“He is currently on deputation to the Ministry of Finance.”

(他目前被借调到财政部工作。)