n.①代理行，经销处 ②力量，（能动）作用 ③（政府等的）专业行政部门
- The computer company has agencies in all parts of China. 这家电脑公司在中国各地都有代理机构。
- He is a journalist from Xinhua agency. 他是一名新华社记者。
- The agency was heavily criticised for its tardy response to the hurricane. 该机构因对飓风反应迟缓，受到严厉批评。
- His function is vital to the accomplishment of the agency’s mission. 要完成该机构的使命，他的作用至关重要。
搭配：
a travel agency 旅行社
She was offered a job as a clerk with a travel agency. 她找到了在一家旅行社做文书的工作。
an employment agency 职业介绍所
He got the job through an employment agency. 他通过一个职业代理处得到这份工作。
by/through agency of 经（某人的）手，靠（某人的）力量
