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rep·re·sen·ta·tionBrE /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/NAmE /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/ noun [U, C] the act of presenting sb/sth in a particular way; something that shows or describes sth 表现；描述；描绘；表现形式 SYN portrayal ◆the negative representation of single mothers in the media 媒体对单身母亲的负面描述◆The snake swallowing its tail is a representation of infinity. 蛇衔其尾表示无穷无尽。 [U] the fact of having representatives who will speak or vote for you or on your behalf 有代理人；代表；维护；支持◆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。◆The accused was not allowed legal representation. 没有允许被告请律师。 ➡ see also proportional representation representations [pl.] (formal, especially BrE) formal statements made to sb in authority, especially in order to make your opinions known or to protest 陈述；抗议◆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。 |