deputation
[ˌdep.jʊ'teɪ.ʃən] noun countable [+ sing/pl verb]
■a group of people sent to speak or act for others 代表团•They sent a deputation to Parliament.他们向议会派出一个代表团。 •The deputation from the EU arrives/arrive tomorrow.欧盟代表团明天到达。 •a deputation of local government officials当地政府官员代表团 •She was sent on a deputation to see the Pope.她受指派随代表团前往拜见教皇。 |