representation
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1900
Významy
0 významů
Podstatné jméno
B1
action
1
speaking or acting for others
When a person speaks or acts for another person, group, or idea.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] gives representation to [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'representation' with 'present', which means to show or give something rather than to act on behalf of someone.
Synonyma
advocacy (Emphasizes public support or argument for a cause, not always formal.)
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agency (Focuses on the function of acting for someone, often in business contexts.)
Antonyma
self-representation (When someone represents themselves without another person acting for them.)
Kolokace
legal representation
|political representation
|representation in court
|representation of interests
Témata
law
|politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- I need legal representation in court.
- She gives representation for the workers.
- The lawyer offers representation to clients.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
image or portrayal of something
Something that shows or describes what another thing is like.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is a representation of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'representation' with 'present', which refers to giving or showing in real time, not creating an image or description.
Synonyma
depiction (Usually refers to an artistic or visual portrayal.)
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illustration (Often refers to a drawing or image used to explain something.)
Antonyma
misrepresentation (An incorrect or false depiction of something.)
Kolokace
accurate representation
|visual representation
|artistic representation
|symbolic representation
Témata
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
B2
state
3
inclusion of certain groups
When people from different groups are included and shown in something.
Vzorec užití:
[something] has representation from [group]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think 'representation' only means acting for someone, but here it means being included and visible.
Synonyma
inclusion (Focuses more broadly on actively including all groups.)
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visibility (Emphasizes being seen or represented publicly.)
Antonyma
exclusion (Leaving certain groups out entirely.)
Kolokace
diverse representation
|gender representation
|minority representation
Témata
society
|culture
|media
|relationships
|politics
|work
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The show has good representation of different cultures.
- There is no representation of old people in this ad.
- The team has equal gender representation.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
entity
4
formal statement to authority
A formal message sent to someone in power to share an opinion or complaint.
Vzorec užití:
to make representations to [authority] about [issue]
Synonyma
petition (Usually a formal request signed by many people.)
|
submission (A formal document presented for consideration.)
Antonyma
withdrawal (The act of taking back a formal statement or request.)
Kolokace
make representations
|written representation
Témata
law
|government
|politics
|communication
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
representation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
rep - res - ent - a - tion (5 slabik)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: representation
- Plural: representation, representations
Příbuzná slova
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
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- Residents plan to make representations to the city council about road safety.
- The company made representations against the proposed tax increase.