deputation
US /ˌdep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
代表團, 代表
a group of people appointed to represent others
範例:
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A deputation of workers met with the management to discuss their grievances.
工人代表團與管理層會面，討論他們的不滿。
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The mayor received a deputation from the local community.
市長接見了來自當地社區的代表團。
2.
委派, 任命
the act of appointing a person or group to represent others
範例:
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The deputation of powers to the local council was a significant step.
向地方議會委派權力是重要一步。
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His deputation to the committee was widely supported.
他被委派到委員會得到了廣泛支持。