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单词 delegation
释义
delegation
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n

A delegation is a group of people who act as representatives of a larger group. If you’re a member of Congress from the Sunshine State, you’re a member of the Florida delegation.
Ever seen the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games? Each country's delegation enters the stadium as a group, marching behind its own flag. Some delegations are a few hundred people, some are only a few, but each delegation is made up of the athletes and coaches sent to represent their country. You can also use delegation to mean assigning something to someone. While you're in the Amazon, you'll need to arrange with your roommates for delegation of your bill-paying duties.
WORD FAMILY
delegation: delegations+/delegacy: delegacies/delegate: delegacy, delegated, delegates, delegating, delegation
USAGE EXAMPLES
Ten years later, Capucci led a delegation of clerics and intellectuals to Iraq in a show of solidarity against UN sanctions.
BBC(Jan 02, 2017)
While other states sent delegations to Cuba, the Edwards administration thinks Louisiana enjoyed better access.
Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017)
In 1993, he joined the Greek delegation to the European Union, based in Brussels.
New York Times(Dec 30, 2016)
1n a group of representatives or delegates
Syn|Hypo|Hyper
commission, delegacy, deputation, mission
diplomatic mission
a mission serving diplomatic ends
embassy
an ambassador and his entourage collectively
High Commission
an embassy of one British Commonwealth country to another
foreign mission, legation
a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
organisation, organization
a group of people who work together
2n authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
Syn|Hypo|Hyper
delegating, deputation, relegating, relegation
devolution, devolvement
the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government)
authorisation, authorization, empowerment
the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
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