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legation

UK //lɪˈɡeɪʃən//US //lɪˈɡeɪʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'legatio',意为'派遣'或'代表团',通过古法语 'legacion'进入英语。

noun

❶ 指一国政府派驻在另一国的外交代表机构,级别低于大使馆,通常由公使领导。

“The legation was responsible for handling diplomatic affairs between the two countries.”

(该公使馆负责处理两国之间的外交事务。)

“He was appointed as the head of the legation in the capital city.”

(他被任命为首都公使馆的负责人。)

❶ 指外交使团或代表团,特指由公使率领的外交团队。

“The legation arrived in the host country to begin negotiations.”

(外交使团抵达东道国开始谈判。)

“A special legation was sent to attend the international conference.”

(派遣了一个特别代表团参加国际会议。)

同义词:diplomatic mission, embassy, delegation

常见短语

head of legation — 指公使馆的负责人,通常是公使或首席外交官。

“The head of legation met with the foreign minister to discuss the issue.”

(公使馆负责人会见了外交部长讨论该问题。)

legation staff — 指在公使馆工作的全体外交和行政人员。

“The legation staff organized a cultural event to promote their country.”

(公使馆工作人员组织了一场文化活动来宣传他们的国家。)