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proxy

/ˈprɒksi/
prox · y ˈprɒk · si
English Definition
n. a person authorized to act on behalf of another
中文释义
代理人
Significado en Español
apoderado, representante
한국어 뜻
대리인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người đại diện
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Example Sentence

She voted by proxy since she was abroad.

由于身在国外，她通过代理人投票。

Synonyms
representative agent substitute
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “proxy”:

  1. A original
  2. B agent
  3. C opponent
  4. D witness
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B — agent. “proxy” means n. a person authorized to act on behalf of another

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Unable to attend herself, she sent a trusted ______ to vote in her place.

  1. A rumor
  2. B proxy
  3. C machine
  4. D shadow
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B — proxy. “proxy” means n. a person authorized to act on behalf of another

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Common questions about “proxy”

What does “proxy” mean?

proxy — n. a person authorized to act on behalf of another. In Chinese: 代理人.

How do you pronounce “proxy”?

proxy is pronounced /ˈprɒksi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: prox · y.

How do you use “proxy” in a sentence?

She voted by proxy since she was abroad. (由于身在国外，她通过代理人投票。)

What are synonyms for “proxy”?

representative, agent, substitute — all close in meaning to proxy (n. a person authorized to act on behalf of another).

Is “proxy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. proxy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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