deputation
US /ˌdep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
代表团, 代表
a group of people appointed to represent others
示例:
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A deputation of workers met with the management to discuss their grievances.
工人代表团与管理层会面，讨论他们的不满。
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The mayor received a deputation from the local community.
市长接见了来自当地社区的代表团。
2.
委派, 任命
the act of appointing a person or group to represent others
示例:
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The deputation of powers to the local council was a significant step.
向地方议会委派权力是重要一步。
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His deputation to the committee was widely supported.
他被委派到委员会得到了广泛支持。