/lɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n.【政】
1.(group of officials)公使馆全体人员
a member of the U.S. legation美国公使馆成员
2.(building)公使馆
We were still at the legation at Eaton Place.我们当时还在伊顿广场的公使馆。
3.(act)遣使
the legation of a cardinal作为教皇使节的红衣主教
4.(mission, business)使节的使命(或职责)
He was accompanied by Thomas on this important legation.这次重要外交使命由托马斯陪同他完成。
5.【史】(office)(天主教)教廷特使的职衔, 教皇使节的职衔