单词 | representer |
释义 | representer/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntə/noun 1Something which stands for, signifies, or denotes another; an image, a sign, a symbol. 2A representative of a person, group, country, etc.; a spokesperson, a deputy. 3Specifically = representative. archaic and rare in later use. 4 Generally. A person who or thing which depicts, portrays, or renders something perceptible to the senses. 5A person who puts forward a statement or account, especially with a view to influencing action or to creating a particular impression of a matter; (in later use) (Law ) (a) a person who makes a statement which forms the basis of a contract; (b) a complainant, a petitioner (now rare ). 6 Church History. In plural The authors of the Representation presented to the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland in 1721 in connection with the Marrow Controversy. OriginLate Middle English; earliest use found in Reginald Pecock (c1392–?1459), bishop of Chichester and religious author. From represent + -er, partly after Middle French representeur person who represents, person who presents, actor, comedian. |
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