legation
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/lɪˈɡeɪʃn/
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/lɪˈɡeɪʃn/
A group of people who work for their government in another country, but not as important as an embassy.
The new legation was established to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations.
新设立的使团旨在加强两国之间的外交关系。
The building where these people work and represent their government.
The legation building was an impressive structure in the heart of the city.
使馆大楼是城市中心的一座令人印象深刻的建筑。