representation
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1
Английски
~ 1900
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
action
1
speaking or acting for others
When a person speaks or acts for another person, group, or idea.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] gives representation to [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'representation' with 'present', which means to show or give something rather than to act on behalf of someone.
Синоними
advocacy (Emphasizes public support or argument for a cause, not always formal.)
|
agency (Focuses on the function of acting for someone, often in business contexts.)
Антоними
self-representation (When someone represents themselves without another person acting for them.)
Колокации
legal representation
|political representation
|representation in court
|representation of interests
Теми
law
|politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She provided legal representation for the accused.
- The union offers representation for all its members.
- He was chosen to give representation to the community at the meeting.
Примери за учащи
- I need legal representation in court.
- She gives representation for the workers.
- The lawyer offers representation to clients.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
image or portrayal of something
Something that shows or describes what another thing is like.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is a representation of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'representation' with 'present', which refers to giving or showing in real time, not creating an image or description.
Синоними
depiction (Usually refers to an artistic or visual portrayal.)
|
illustration (Often refers to a drawing or image used to explain something.)
Антоними
misrepresentation (An incorrect or false depiction of something.)
Колокации
accurate representation
|visual representation
|artistic representation
|symbolic representation
Теми
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Примери
- This painting is a faithful representation of the landscape.
- The chart is a visual representation of the data.
- Her novel gives a vivid representation of life in the city.
Примери за учащи
- This photo is a representation of my family.
- The map is a representation of the country.
- The movie is a good representation of the book.
Съществително
B2
state
3
inclusion of certain groups
When people from different groups are included and shown in something.
Модел на употреба:
[something] has representation from [group]
Честа грешка:
Learners may think 'representation' only means acting for someone, but here it means being included and visible.
Синоними
inclusion (Focuses more broadly on actively including all groups.)
|
visibility (Emphasizes being seen or represented publicly.)
Антоними
exclusion (Leaving certain groups out entirely.)
Колокации
diverse representation
|gender representation
|minority representation
Теми
society
|culture
|media
|relationships
|politics
|work
Примери
- The film industry is working toward better representation of women and minorities.
- There is little representation of disabled people in advertising.
- Parliament now has greater representation from younger members.
Примери за учащи
- The show has good representation of different cultures.
- There is no representation of old people in this ad.
- The team has equal gender representation.
Съществително
formal
C1
entity
4
formal statement to authority
A formal message sent to someone in power to share an opinion or complaint.
Модел на употреба:
to make representations to [authority] about [issue]
Синоними
petition (Usually a formal request signed by many people.)
|
submission (A formal document presented for consideration.)
Антоними
withdrawal (The act of taking back a formal statement or request.)
Колокации
make representations
|written representation
Теми
law
|government
|politics
|communication
Примери
- They made representations to the council about the proposed building project.
- We will consider any representations before making our decision.
- Several representations were received regarding the policy change.
Примери за учащи
- We made a representation to the mayor about the park.
- She sent a written representation to the office.
- They made a representation about the noise problem.
Граматика
Речникова форма
representation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
Срички и ударение
rep - res - ent - a - tion (5 срички)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: representation
- Plural: representation, representations
Семейство думи
Forms
representations
noun
Core family
represent
verb B1
representative
noun B1
Related words
representational
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
misrepresent
verb
misrepresentation
noun
unrepresentative
adjective
Advanced or less common
representativeness
noun
Изрази
make representations
1/mˈeɪk ɹˌɛpɹɪzəntˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
formally express opinion to authority
To officially tell someone in power your opinion or complaint about something.
Примери
- Residents plan to make representations to the city council about road safety.
- The company made representations against the proposed tax increase.