agency

US /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
UK /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
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1.

机构, 代理处

a business or organization providing a particular service on behalf of another business, person, or group

:
She works for a travel agency.
她在一家旅行工作。
The advertising agency created a new campaign.
广告公司创建了一个新活动。
2.

机构, 部门

government department or body

:
The FBI is a federal agency.
联邦调查局是一个联邦机构
The environmental protection agency monitors pollution levels.
环境保护机构监测污染水平。
3.

能动性, 作用

the capacity of an agent to act in the world

:
Individuals have the agency to make their own choices.
个人有能力做出自己的选择。
The novel explores themes of human agency in a dystopian society.
这部小说探讨了反乌托邦社会中人类能动性的主题。