agencies
US /ˈeɪ.dʒən.siz/
UK /ˈeɪ.dʒən.siz/
複數名詞
1.
機構, 代理處
businesses or organizations providing a particular service on behalf of other businesses, organizations, or individuals
範例:
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Many companies use advertising agencies to promote their products.
許多公司利用廣告代理機構來推廣他們的產品。
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Government agencies are responsible for enforcing laws.
政府機構負責執行法律。
2.
力量, 作用
the state of being in action or exerting power
範例:
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The police acted with great agencies to control the crowd.
警方以極大的力量控制了人群。
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The various agencies of nature are at work.
大自然的各種力量正在發揮作用。