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representation

UK /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/US /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/

词源

源自拉丁语 'repraesentatio',由 're-'(再次)和 'praesentare'(呈现)组成,意为'再次呈现'或'展示'。

noun

❶ 指用某种形式或方式表现、描绘或象征某事物,可以是图像、符号、文字等形式。

“The painting is a representation of the artist's childhood memories.”

(这幅画是艺术家童年记忆的再现。)

“The map provides an accurate representation of the city's layout.”

(这张地图准确地展现了城市的布局。)

❶ 指代表某人或某团体行事或发声的行为,常用于政治或法律语境。

“The lawyer provides legal representation for the defendant.”

(律师为被告提供法律代表服务。)

“The union demands fair representation in the negotiations.”

(工会要求在谈判中获得公平的代表权。)

同义词:depiction, portrayal, symbol, delegation, embodiment

常见短语

proportional representation — 一种选举制度,确保各政党在议会中的席位与其获得的选票比例相符。

“Many European countries use proportional representation in their electoral systems.”

(许多欧洲国家在选举制度中采用比例代表制。)

legal representation — 指由律师代表个人或团体处理法律事务,常见于法庭案件或合同签署等场景。

“Everyone has the right to legal representation in court.”

(每个人都有权在法庭上获得法律代表。)