representative
中文来自 ECDICT
- n.
- 代表，众议员，典型
- adj.
- 描写的，表现的，代理的，代表的，代议制的，典型的
构词拆分
演变路径（由近及远）
- 英语
- 继承自 ←中古英语 representative
- 源自 ←中古法语 representatif
- 源自 ←中世纪拉丁语 repraesentātīvus
词源说明
From Middle English representative, from Middle French representatif and its etymon Medieval Latin repraesentātīvus. By surface analysis, represent + -ative; See representation. Displaced native Old English spala (“a representative”).
释义（英文）
形容词 Adjective
- Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
- Representing, showing a likeness.
名词 Noun
- A delegate.
- Something standing for something else.