representation
representation 英 [ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn] 美 [ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteʃən]
n. 代表；呈现，描绘
名词复数:representations
- A representation acts or serves on behalf or in place of something. A lawyer provides legal representation for his client. A caricature is an exaggerated representation or likeness of a person.
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- n. 代表；呈现，描绘
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1. the negative representation of single mothers in the media
媒体对单身母亲的负面描述
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2. The snake swallowing its tail is a representation of infinity.
蛇含其尾表示无穷无尽。
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3. The green movement lacks effective representation in Parliament.
环境保护运动在议会中缺乏有力的支持者。
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4. The accused was not allowed legal representation.
没有允许被告请律师。
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5. We have made representations to the prime minister, but without success.
我们同首相进行交涉，但没有效果。
- representation (n.) c. 1400, "image, likeness," from Old French representacion (14c.) and directly from Latin representationem (nominative representatio), noun of action from past participle stem of repraesentare (see represent). Meaning "statement made in regard to some matter" is from 1670s. Legislative sense first attested 1769.
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