representation
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
1
speaking or acting for others
When a person speaks or acts for another person, group, or idea.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] gives representation to [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'representation' with 'present', which means to show or give something rather than to act on behalf of someone.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
self-representation (When someone represents themselves without another person acting for them.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
legal representation
|political representation
|representation in court
|representation of interests
Θέματα
law
|politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I need legal representation in court.
- She gives representation for the workers.
- The lawyer offers representation to clients.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
image or portrayal of something
Something that shows or describes what another thing is like.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is a representation of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'representation' with 'present', which refers to giving or showing in real time, not creating an image or description.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
misrepresentation (An incorrect or false depiction of something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
accurate representation
|visual representation
|artistic representation
|symbolic representation
Θέματα
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
state
3
inclusion of certain groups
When people from different groups are included and shown in something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] has representation from [group]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'representation' only means acting for someone, but here it means being included and visible.
Συνώνυμα
inclusion (Focuses more broadly on actively including all groups.)
|
visibility (Emphasizes being seen or represented publicly.)
Αντώνυμα
exclusion (Leaving certain groups out entirely.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
diverse representation
|gender representation
|minority representation
Θέματα
society
|culture
|media
|relationships
|politics
|work
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The show has good representation of different cultures.
- There is no representation of old people in this ad.
- The team has equal gender representation.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
C1
entity
4
formal statement to authority
A formal message sent to someone in power to share an opinion or complaint.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to make representations to [authority] about [issue]
Συνώνυμα
petition (Usually a formal request signed by many people.)
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submission (A formal document presented for consideration.)
Αντώνυμα
withdrawal (The act of taking back a formal statement or request.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
make representations
|written representation
Θέματα
law
|government
|politics
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
representation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
rep - res - ent - a - tion (5 συλλαβές)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: representation
- Plural: representation, representations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- Residents plan to make representations to the city council about road safety.
- The company made representations against the proposed tax increase.