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agent

dàilǐrén

Description

"agent"是一个英文词，中文常常说"代理人"。

"agent" is an English word, often called "代理人" in Chinese.

他帮别人做事，比如帮明星或者公司工作。

He helps others, such as working for celebrities or companies.

Meanings

代理人dàilǐrén

a person who acts for another; agent

他是这个球员的代理人。

He is the agent for this player.

中介zhōngjiè

an agent or broker, e.g. real estate

我们通过中介租了房子。

We rented the house through an agent.

特工tègōng

a secret agent or spy

电影里的特工很厉害。

The agent in the movie is very skilled.

Related words

代理中介经纪人特工公司

Notes

  • Etymology

    代理人 = 代理 (to act on behalf of) + 人 (person).

  • Nuance

    use 中介 for brokers, 代理人 for representatives, 特工 for spies.

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