representation
/ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/noun
mass noun
1
- the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented（某人说话或行动的）代表; 有人代表的状况：
asylum-seekers should be guaranteed good legal advice and representation.
应该保证寻求庇护者有有力的法律指导与代表。
2
- the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature描述, 描写：
the representation of women in newspapers.
报纸上对妇女的描述。
2.1
- the depiction of someone or something in a picture or other work of art（绘画或其他艺术品的）描绘, 表现：
Picasso is striving for some absolute representation of reality.
毕加索在努力寻求对现实的某种彻底的表现。
2.2
- count noun a thing, especially a picture or model, that depicts a likeness or reproduction of someone or something表现物（尤指画或模型）：
a striking representation of a vase of flowers.
引人注目的一瓶画中花。
2.3
- (in some theories of perception) a mental state or concept regarded as corresponding to a thing perceived（感知理论用语）表象。
3
representations
formal statements made to a higher authority, especially so as to communicate an opinion or register a protest陈述, 述说, 抗议：the Law Society will make representations to the Lord Chancellor.
法律学会将向大法官提出抗议。
3.1
- count noun a statement or allegation声明, 说明, 声称：
any buyer was relying on a representation that the tapes were genuine.
顾客们都指望能有一个确认磁带是真品的声明。
词源
late Middle English （in the sense 'image, likeness'）： from Old French representation or Latin repraesentatio（n-）, from repraesentare 'bring before, exhibit' （see REPRESENT）.