agent
Significado: A person who acts on behalf of another; a spy; a substance that causes change
The word 'agent' refers to someone who acts on behalf of another person or organisation, like a real estate agent or talent agent. It can also mean a spy (secret agent) or a substance that causes change (cleaning agent). 'Estate agent' is the British term for someone who sells houses.
Ejemplos
- My literary agent is negotiating the book deal. 我的文学经纪人正在就图书交易进行谈判。Mi agente literario está negociando el acuerdo del libro.私の文芸エージェントが本の契約交渉をしています。제 문학 에이전트가 출판 계약을 협상하고 있습니다.
- Contact your local estate agent about properties in the area. 联系当地的房地产中介了解该地区的房产。Contacta con tu agente inmobiliario local sobre propiedades en la zona.その地域の物件について地元の不動産業者に連絡してください。해당 지역의 매물에 대해 현지 부동산 중개인에게 문의하세요.
- The film features a secret agent on a dangerous mission. 这部电影讲述了一名特工执行危险任务的故事。La película presenta a un agente secreto en una misión peligrosa.その映画は危険な任務を遂行する秘密諜報員を描いています。그 영화는 위험한 임무를 수행하는 비밀 첩보원을 다루고 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'agentem', present participle of 'agere' meaning 'to do, to drive, to act'. The 'secret agent' sense dates from the 18th century. 'Estate agent' is a distinctly British term; Americans say 'realtor'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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