represent
- v.代表，表示;（在竞赛或体育赛事中）代表（国家或地区）;（标志或符号）意味着，代表着，标志着;描绘，（形象地）表现，描写;代理（个人或团体）;代表（个人或团体）出席;使有代表性，使有代表作;使呈现;陈述，诉说;象征;展示;相当于，相等于;作为……的代表（代言人）;表述;想象，设想;演出，扮演;提出异议，提出抗议;维护……的利益;回想;再提出;作为……的象征;典型地反映;成为……实例，成为典型;再呈现;抗议说;再递交;再上演，再演出;集中地体现;再赠送
过去式： represented 现在分词： representing 过去分词： represented 第三人称单数： represents
re- 表强调 + present adj.在场的
representverb
为某人做 / 说 act/speak for sb
代表
to be a member of a group of people and act or speak on their behalf at an event, a meeting, etc.
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries.
这次比赛吸引了代表8个不同国家的500多名参赛者。
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee) .
委员会中有许多地方企业的代表。
The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President.
副总统代表总统出席了这次庆典。
作为…的代言人；维护…的利益
to act or speak officially for sb and defend their interests
The union represents over 200 000 teachers.
工会代表着20余万名教师的利益。
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists.
成立这个协会是为了维护女性艺术家的利益。
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case.
在这个案件当中，戴尔女士为被告作辩护。
等于 be equal to
等于；相当于；意味着
to be sth
This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue.
这份合约相当于公司20%的年收入。
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy.
这个决定意味着在很大程度上脱离了原先的政策。
成为例证 be example of
成为…实例；成为典型；体现
to be an example or expression of sth
a project representing all that is good in the community
体现着社区中一切美好形象的工程
Those comments do not represent the views of us all.
这些言论并不是我们所有人的看法。
成为象征 be symbol
作为…的象征；象征；代表
to be a symbol of sth
Each colour on the chart represents a different department.
图表中的每一种颜色都代表一个不同的部门。
Wind direction is represented by arrows.
风向是用箭头表示的。
图画 in picture
展示；描绘
to show sb/sth, especially in a picture
The carvings represent a hunting scene.
这些雕刻作品描绘了一幅狩猎的场面。
The results are represented in fig.3 below.
结果如下面的图3所示。
描述 describe
（尤指不公平地）展现，描述，表现
to present or describe sb/sth in a particular way, especially when this may not be fair
The king is represented as a villain in the play.
剧中国王的形象是一个恶棍。
The risks were represented as negligible.
他们把风险说得微不足道。
正式声明 make formal statement
正式提出（意见、抗议等）
to make a formal statement to sb in authority to make your opinions known or to protest
They represented their concerns to the authorities.
他们向当局陈述了他们关心的问题。
represent
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VERB 代理，代表（个人或团体）
If someone such as a lawyer or a politician represents a person or group of people, they act on behalf of that person or group....the politicians we elect to represent us...
我们选举出来代表我们的政界人士
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VERB 代表（个人或团体）出席
If you represent a person or group at an official event, you go there on their behalf.The general secretary may represent the president at official ceremonies.
总书记可以在一些官方仪式上代表主席。
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VERB (在竞赛或体育赛事中)代表（国家或地区）
If you represent your country or town in a competition or sports event, you take part in it on behalf of the country or town where you live.My only aim is to represent Britain at the Olympics.
我唯一的目标是代表英国参加奥运会。
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V-PASSIVE 使有代表性
If a group of people or things is well represented in a particular activity or in a particular place, a lot of them can be found there.Women are already well represented in the area of TV drama...
女性在电视剧领域占据了一席之地。
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V-LINK 相当于，代表着（变化、成就、胜利等）
If you say that something represents a change, achievement, or victory, you mean that it is a change, achievement, or victory.The pieces on view are not grouped around any one theme, but rather represent superb examples from various periods...
展出的作品并非围绕着一个主题，而是不同时期的经典之作。
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VERB (标志或符号)意味着，代表着，标志着
If a sign or symbol represents something, it is accepted as meaning that thing....a black dot in the middle of the circle is supposed to represent the source of the radiation.
圆圈中心的黑点应该是表示放射源。
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VERB 象征;体现;反映
To represent an idea or quality means to be a symbol or an expression of that idea or quality.We believe you represent everything British racing needs.
我们相信你代表了英国赛马所需要的一切。
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VERB 描绘;描写
If you represent a person or thing as a particular thing, you describe them as being that thing.The popular press tends to represent him as an environmental guru.
大众媒体往往把他描绘成环保领袖。
verb
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- to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
- Synonym: map
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- bring forward and present to the mind
- We presented the arguments to him
- We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
- Synonym: present lay out
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- point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
- our parents represented to us the need for more caution
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- express indirectly by an image, form, or model;be a symbol
- What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
- Synonym: typify symbolize symbolise stand for
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- describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
- He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel
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- serve as a means of expressing something
- The flower represents a young girl
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- create an image or likeness of
- The painter represented his wife as a young girl
- Synonym: interpret
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- perform (a play), especially on a stage
- we are going to stage `Othello'
- Synonym: stage present
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- play a role or part
- Gielgud played Hamlet
- She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
- She played the servant to her husband's master
- Synonym: act play
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- be a delegate or spokesperson for;represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
- I represent the silent majority
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- be representative or typical for
- This period is represented by Beethoven
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- be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
- Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
- Synonym: defend
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- form or compose
- This money is my only income
- The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
- These constitute my entire belonging
- The children made up the chorus
- This sum represents my entire income for a year
- These few men comprise his entire army
- Synonym: constitute make up comprise be
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- take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
- Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin
- Synonym: stand for correspond
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- be characteristic of
- This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue
- Synonym: exemplify
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What do the shaded areas on the map represent ?
地图上颜色深的部分代表什么？
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A lawyer was appointed to represent the child .
一位律师被指定为这个孩子的代表律师。
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This study represents a major expenditure of time and effort .
这项研究意味着要耗费大量的时间和精力。
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This model represents the best compromise between price and quality .
这种型号是价格和质量间的最佳折中方案。
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This represents a reduction of 5 % in real terms .
这相当于实际减少了5%。
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Their latest single represents a new departure for the band .
他们最新出版的单曲唱片体现了这支乐队的新尝试。
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Those comments do not represent the views of us all .
这些言论并不是我们所有人的看法。
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This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy .
这个决定意味着在很大程度上脱离了原先的政策。
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The essay represents a solid week 's work .
这篇文章是用整整一星期写出来的。
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Each colour on the chart represents a different department .
图表中的每一种颜色都代表一个不同的部门。
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This contract represents 20 % of the company 's annual revenue .
这份合约相当于公司20%的年收入。
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The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries .
这次比赛吸引了代表8个不同国家的500多名参赛者。
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Growing levels of pollution represent a serious health hazard to the local population .
日益严重的污染对当地人民的健康构成了重大威胁。
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The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party .
英国政坛的右派是以保守党为代表的。
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The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists .
成立这个协会是为了维护女性艺术家的利益。
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The union represents over 200 000 teachers .
工会代表着20余万名教师的利益。
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First used in the 1950s in the US to represent the sound of a car engine running .
20世纪50年代在美国首次使用，表示汽车发动机运转的声音。
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The king is represented as a villain in the play .
剧中国王的形象是一个恶棍。
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The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process .
谈判破裂意味着和平进程暂时受阻。
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He represents a new breed of politician .
他代表着新一类的政治家。
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The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President .
副总统代表总统出席了这次庆典。
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They represented their concerns to the authorities .
他们向当局陈述了他们关心的问题。
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This represents a volte-face in government thinking .
这代表着政府观点的彻底转变。
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The expulsion of thousands of people represents a humanitarian catastrophe of enormous proportions .
驱逐成千上万人意味着人道主义的巨大灾难。
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The results are represented in fig.3 below .
结果如下面的图3所示。
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The developments in this town represent in microcosm what is happening in the country as a whole .
这座城镇的发展以小见大，体现了整个国家的发展。
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The carvings represent a hunting scene .
这些雕刻作品描绘了一幅狩猎的场面。
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These developments represented a major change in the established order .
这些发展代表了现有秩序的重大转变。
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Women are already well represented in the area of TV drama
女性在电视剧领域占据了一席之地。
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The planned general strike represents an important economic challenge to the government
这场有计划的总罢工是政府面临的一个重大经济挑战。