representationrep•re•sen•ta•tion /ˌreprɪzen'teɪʃ(ə)n/

n

1. U 代表，代理；代表权，代理权

• The suspect appeared in court without any representation. 嫌疑犯出庭受审，无人为他辩护。

2. C 代表事物，象征事物

• This painting is a representation of a windstorm at noon. 这幅画画的是正午的暴风。

3. [～s] 主英 说明，陈述；抗议

• A group of students made representations to the university authorities about bad condition of living. 学生们因为住宿条件恶劣而向校方提出抗议。