deputation

n. 代理人的任命, 代表团 [法] 委派, 委任代理, 委任代表

发音

其它 /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/

词形变化

deputations 复数 deputations

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.

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  2. 2.

    The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.

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    The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce.

  3. 3.

    Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.

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词汇关系

名词

同义词 5

mission commission delegation delegacy relegation

上位词 5

organization organisation authorization authorisation empowerment

下位词 4

embassy devolution devolvement diplomatic mission

词源

From Middle French députation, from Late Latin deputatio.

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