del·e·ga·tion/ˏdɛlə`geʃən; ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n 1 [C] a small group of people that a group or organization sends to a meeting to explain their opinions, vote for them etc 代表团: A UN delegation was sent to the peace talks. 一个联合国代表团被派去参加和平谈判。 2 [U] the process of giving someone part of your work, power, responsibilities etc 授权,委托: the delegation of authority 权力委托