deputation
noun [ C, + sing/pl verb ] uk/ˌdep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
代表团
a group of people sent to speak or act for others
They sent a deputation to Parliament. 他们向议会派了一个代表团。
The deputation from the EU arrives/arrive tomorrow. 欧盟代表团明天到达。
a deputation of local government officials 当地政府官员代表团
She was sent on a deputation to see the Pope. 她受指派随代表团前往拜见教皇。