Concetti Chiave
- A representative acts as an official spokesperson, representing others in government or legal contexts, such as in parliament or court.
- The US House of Representatives is the lower legislative house where members represent their voters' interests nationwide.
- An ambassador is a diplomat chosen by the head of state to represent their country in a foreign nation, requiring diplomatic and respectable conduct.
- Embassies serve as offices where diplomats, including ambassadors, represent their countries, often providing legal assistance to citizens abroad.
- Embassy properties are considered the territory of the country they represent, offering a space for diplomatic activities and cultural exchange.
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The role of the representative
A representative represents someone else in an official, public or legal way—that is, they are chosen to speak for or stand in for someone else in the government, in court, etc. A member of parliament or congress is often called a representative.
Mr. Jones was a representative of the water company. He came to our meeting to discuss the opinions and interests of the company's board with the town council.
The House of Representatives
In the US, the lower house of the legislature is called the House of Representatives. Representatives come from all over the US to speak for their voters' interests in Congress.
Representative can be used as an adjective to mean something is a good or typical example of a phenomenon or group.
The Beatles' Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is quite representative of the psychedelic music of its era. The use of Indian instruments and sounds, the long digressions, and the strange lyrics were quite popular in the rock of the late 60s.
Mr. Hobsbawm was representative of an older generation of leftist; he was very concerned with the politics of class, but was confused by the interest of younger activists in gender and sexual liberation and anti¬racist identity politics.
What is the role of the ambassador?
An ambassador is a type of diplomat who is chosen by the head of state, for example, a president, as an official representative of their own country in a foreign country.
When he was the American ambassador in Moscow, he often got into trouble for his tweets. Ambassadors are supposed to be very diplomatic and respectable, but he often used informal language.
Sandra is studying Chinese and international relations at university; I think she's going to be appointed ambassador to China someday.
Working in an embassy
An ambassador works in an embassy, or a special office where diplomats represent their country in a foreign capital city. The property of the embassy is usually considered the territory of the other country whose ambassador works there.
Ms. McMitchel started working in the embassy in Madrid several years ago, so her Spanish is quite good now. She's hoping to get transferred to a Latin American post next.
The travel agent told Sam that if he has any legal troubles, he should contact his country's embassy. They can provide legal advice for him.
Domande da interrogazione
- What is the primary function of a representative in government or legal settings?
- How does the House of Representatives function within the US legislative system?
A representative is chosen to speak for or stand in for someone else in official, public, or legal contexts, such as in government or court, to express the opinions and interests of those they represent.
The House of Representatives is the lower house of the US legislature, where representatives from across the country advocate for their voters' interests in Congress.
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