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