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