representation
US: /ˌɹɛpɹəzɛnˈteɪʃən/
UK: /ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən/
UK: /ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən/
English Vietnamese dictionary
representation /,reprizen'teiʃn/
- danh từ
- sự tiêu biểu, sự tượng trưng
- sự đại diện; sự thay mặt; những người đại diện
- sự miêu tả, sự hình dung
- sự đóng (một vai kịch); sự diễn (một vở kịch)
- ((thường) số nhiều) lời phản kháng
- to make representations to somebody: phản kháng ai
- (toán học) sự biểu diễn
- graphical representation: sự biểu diễn bằng đồ thị
Advanced English dictionary
+ noun
1 [U, C] the act of presenting sb/sth in a particular way; something that shows or describes sth: the negative representation of single mothers in the media + The snake swallowing its tail is a representation of infinity.
2 [U] the fact of having representatives who will speak or vote for you or on your behalf: The green movement lacks effective representation in Parliament. + The accused was not allowed legal representation.
See also -
3 (representations) [pl.] (formal, especially BrE) formal statements made to sb in authority, especially in order to make your opinions known or to protest: We have made representations to the prime minister, but without success.
Thesaurus dictionary
n.
1 reproduction, image, likeness, portrait, picture, depiction, portrayal, semblance, model, manifestation:
This is an accurate representation of the town's appearance in the 18th century
2 agency:
The sales representation for this area is under Wright's direction.
3 statement, account, exposition, declaration, deposition, assertion, presentation, undertaking:
Certain representations have been made concerning harassment by the police
4 replica, reproduction, figure, figurine, statue, statuette, bust, head, model, effigy:
This representation of the goddess Athena was found in Kios.
Collocation dictionary
1 sth that shows/describes sth
ADJ.
accurate, faithful, good, true | simplified | diagrammatic, graphic, pictorial, visual | symbolic | written
the written representation of a spoken text
| two-dimensional, etc.
VERB + REPRESENTATION
generate, produce
There are many ways of generating a two-dimensional representation of an object.
PHRASES
a form/means of representation
2 having representatives to speak/vote for you
ADJ.
large | increased | strong | effective | adequate | balanced, equal, fair | direct
direct representation in Parliament
| democratic, proportional | parliamentary, political | black, female, minority | legal | consular, diplomatic | union | employee, labour
VERB + REPRESENTATION
have
They had a strong representation in government.
| achieve, secure, win
All parties won representation in the national assembly.
| ensure, guarantee
He claims that their electoral system ensures fair representation of all parties.
| increase
The party has increased its representation in Parliament.
| reduce | allow sb, provide (sb with)
The accused was not allowed legal representation.
| get, obtain
PREP.
~ by
representation by a lawyer
| ~ for
representation for employees
| ~ from
representation from all parties
PHRASES
a system of representation
3 formal statements
ADJ.
false | oral, written
VERB + REPRESENTATION
make | receive
PREP.
~ to
They may make representation to government on matters affecting their organization.
Concise English dictionary
representations‚reprɪzen'teɪʃn
noun
+a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
+a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
+the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
+the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
+a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
+a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract
+a performance of play
+a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
+the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
+an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
