英 ['ˈeɪdʒənsi] 美 ['ˈeɪdʒənsi]

n. 代理处；代理权；代办处；经办

Agency is a company or organization that provides services to clients on behalf of other companies or organizations.

用法：

The agency represents a number of well-known brands.

这家代理公司为多个知名品牌提供服务。

例句：

1. I'm sorry, I can't discuss the details of my client's case with you, as it would be a breach of agency.

很抱歉，我不能与你讨论我的客户案件的细节，因为这将违反代理规定。

2. The agency is responsible for handling all aspects of the advertising campaign.

这家负责处理广告活动的所有方面。

3. She works in an employment agency that helps people find jobs.

她在一家帮助人们找工作的就业中介工作。

4. The government has set up an independent agency to investigate police corruption.

已设立一家独立调查问题。

5. The company has decided to outsource its marketing efforts to an advertising agency.

公司决定将其营销工作外包给一家广告代理商。

同义词及用法：

1. Firm (n.) 公司；商行

a business organization, especially one involved in manufacturing or trading.

例句：

The law firm specializes in corporate law.

这家律师事务所专门从事公司法律业务。

2. Bureau (n.) 局；处

a government department or official organization responsible for a particular activity or service.

例句：

The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects and analyzes data on employment and unemployment.

劳工统计局收集并分析就业和失业数据。

3. Company (n.) 公司；陪伴

a commercial business.

例句：

She works for a software company.

她在一家软件公司工作。

4. Corporation (n.) 公司；法人

a large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law.

例句：

The corporation has been accused of polluting the environment.

这家公司被指控污染环境。

5. Organization (n.) 组织；

an organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

例句：

The non-profit organization works to provide clean water to rural communities.

这个非营利组织致力于为农村社区提供清洁水源。

编辑总结：

Agency是指为其他公司或组织代理提供服务的公司或。它可以是各种各样的，如广告代理商、就业中介、调查等。同义词包括firm、bureau、company、corporation和organization。使用时需要注意遵守相关的代理规定，以免违反法律。