plural agents
plural agents
Learner's definition of AGENT
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: a person who does business for another person : a person who acts on behalf of another代理商;代理人;经纪人 -
They worked with a travel agent to plan their vacation.他们和旅行社代理商一起规划他们的假期。
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The actor got a starring role through his (theatrical) agent.这名演员通过他的(戏剧)经纪人得到一个主角。
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a literary agent [=a person who helps writers to get their works published](作家的)文稿代理人
— see also free agent, insurance agent, press agent, real estate agent 3
: a person or thing that causes something to happen能因;原动力 4
: something (such as a chemical) that is used to produce a particular effect or result(化学)制剂 -
The drug is an effective agent for the treatment of asthma.这种药是治疗哮喘的有效制剂。
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the main flavoring agent in the drink这种饮料中的主要调味剂。
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Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent in sauces.玉米淀粉被用作调味汁中的增稠剂。