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