The Open Dictionary

deputation

名词

UK/ˌdep.jəˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌdep.jəˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/

定义 deputation 名词

  1. CountableSingular/Plural verb

    a group of people who are chosen to represent or act on behalf of others

    • They dispatched a deputation to meet with the mayor.

    • A student deputation requested a meeting with the principal.

    • The union sent a deputation to negotiate with the management.