
representation
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。)
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。)