representation
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1
英語
~ 1900
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
action
1
speaking or acting for others
When a person speaks or acts for another person, group, or idea.
用法パターン：
[someone] gives representation to [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'representation' with 'present', which means to show or give something rather than to act on behalf of someone.
類義語
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.)
対義語
self-representation (When someone represents themselves without another person acting for them.)
コロケーション
legal representation
|political representation
|representation in court
|representation of interests
テーマ
law
|politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I need legal representation in court.
- She gives representation for the workers.
- The lawyer offers representation to clients.
名詞
B1
entity
2
image or portrayal of something
Something that shows or describes what another thing is like.
用法パターン：
[something] is a representation of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'representation' with 'present', which refers to giving or showing in real time, not creating an image or description.
類義語
depiction (Usually refers to an artistic or visual portrayal.)
|
illustration (Often refers to a drawing or image used to explain something.)
対義語
misrepresentation (An incorrect or false depiction of something.)
コロケーション
accurate representation
|visual representation
|artistic representation
|symbolic representation
テーマ
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
B2
state
3
inclusion of certain groups
When people from different groups are included and shown in something.
用法パターン：
[something] has representation from [group]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think 'representation' only means acting for someone, but here it means being included and visible.
類義語
inclusion (Focuses more broadly on actively including all groups.)
|
visibility (Emphasizes being seen or represented publicly.)
対義語
exclusion (Leaving certain groups out entirely.)
コロケーション
diverse representation
|gender representation
|minority representation
テーマ
society
|culture
|media
|relationships
|politics
|work
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The show has good representation of different cultures.
- There is no representation of old people in this ad.
- The team has equal gender representation.
名詞
formal
C1
entity
4
formal statement to authority
A formal message sent to someone in power to share an opinion or complaint.
用法パターン：
to make representations to [authority] about [issue]
類義語
petition (Usually a formal request signed by many people.)
|
submission (A formal document presented for consideration.)
対義語
withdrawal (The act of taking back a formal statement or request.)
コロケーション
make representations
|written representation
テーマ
law
|government
|politics
|communication
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
文法
辞書形
representation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
rep - res - ent - a - tion （5音節）
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: representation
- Plural: representation, representations
関連語
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
表現
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.
例文
- Residents plan to make representations to the city council about road safety.
- The company made representations against the proposed tax increase.