agency
UK/'eidʒәnsi/US
NGSL 1kIELTSA2
Definitions
n.
A business or organization that provides a service or acts for others
代理机构，公司，（政府）机构
n.
The capacity to act independently and make one's own choices
（自主）能动性，行动力
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedagentdo, act, drive
+
-cystate, quality
=agency
agent + -cy (state/office) = the office of an agent, or the power of acting. Two senses: the organization that acts for you (travel agency), and the philosophical 'agency' — your capacity to act for yourself.
Common Collocations
- 1.government agency政府机构
- 2.advertising agency广告公司
- 3.travel agency旅行社
- 4.sense of agency能动感
Example Sentences
- 1.
She works for an advertising agency.
- 2.
The reform gave workers more agency over their schedules.