to represent
01
代表, 象征
to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something
Transitive: to represent a quality or value
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
状态动词
规则
现在时
represent
第三人称单数
represents
现在分词
representing
一般过去时
represented
过去分词
represented
例子
The national flag represents the unity of the country.
国旗代表国家的统一。
02
代表, 扮演
to perform or portray a character in a play, film, or other stage production
Transitive: to represent a character
例子
In the upcoming film, the renowned actor will represent the iconic historical figure, bringing their story to life on the big screen.
在即将上映的电影中，这位著名演员将饰演标志性的历史人物，将他们的故事搬上大银幕。
03
代表
to indicate or stand for a particular concept, idea, or entity
Transitive: to represent a concept or meaning
例子
In a traffic context, the red light represents a signal to stop, signifying the need for vehicles to come to a halt.
在交通语境中，红灯代表停止的信号，意味着车辆需要停下来。
04
代表, 象征
to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept
Transitive: to represent sth
例子
Her dedication to community service and philanthropy truly represents the spirit of altruism and compassion.
她对社区服务和慈善事业的奉献真正代表了利他主义和同情的精神。
05
代表, 代表...行事
to act on behalf of a group, organization, or constituency; to convey the views, interests, or concerns of others in an official or formal capacity
Transitive: to represent sb/sth
例子
In international forums, diplomats represent their countries, articulating positions on diplomatic, economic, and political matters.
在国际论坛上，外交官代表他们的国家，阐述在外交、经济和政治事务上的立场。
06
代表, 表达
to articulate or convey one's understanding, opinions, or perspectives to others
Transitive: to represent ideas or opinions
例子
The artist will represent their artistic process, explaining the inspiration and meaning behind the painting.
艺术家将代表他们的艺术过程，解释绘画背后的灵感和意义。
07
代表, 构成
to constitute a specific percentage, portion, or quantity of a larger entity or total
Transitive: to represent a percentage of a whole
例子
In the financial report, the highlighted portion represents a significant portion of the company's annual profits.
在财务报告中，突出显示的部分代表了公司年度利润的很大一部分。
08
代表
to show someone or something in a piece of art
Transitive: to represent sb/sth
例子
The artist chose to represent the beauty of nature by painting a vibrant landscape filled with lush greenery and colorful flowers.
艺术家选择通过绘制一幅充满郁郁葱葱的绿色植物和五颜六色花朵的生动风景来表现大自然的美丽。
09
代表, 以...的名义行事
to serve as a legal or business representative
Transitive: to represent sb
例子
The attorney was hired to represent the client in court and manage their legal affairs.
律师被聘请在法庭上代表客户并管理他们的法律事务。
10
代表, 象征
to define or express a relationship between elements of one set (domain) and another set (codomain) through a mapping or function
Transitive: to represent a function
例子
The matrix MM represents a linear transformation, mapping vectors from a three-dimensional space to a two-dimensional space.
矩阵MM表示一个线性变换，将向量从三维空间映射到二维空间。
11
代表, 表达
to make one’s opinions known to a group of people or someone in authority
Transitive: to represent opinions
例子
The citizens gathered at the town hall meeting to represent their views on the proposed development project.
市民们聚集在市政厅会议上，就拟议的开发项目代表他们的观点。
12
代表, 唤起
to evoke or convey a specific experience, feeling, or understanding
Transitive: to represent a sensation or idea
例子
Through the use of evocative music, the composer sought to represent the emotions of sorrow and longing in the symphony.
通过使用 evocative 音乐，作曲家试图在交响乐中表现悲伤和渴望的情绪。
13
代表, 描绘
to depict, illustrate, or convey a subject or concept in a specific manner
Complex Transitive: to represent sth in a specific manner
例子
Throughout the documentary series, the endangered species were represented as needing urgent conservation efforts.
在整个纪录片系列中，濒危物种被描绘为需要紧急保护努力。
14
代表, 穿着团队/国家的制服
to compete on behalf of a team, country, or region, often wearing its uniform and upholding its reputation
例子
She was proud to represent her country at the Olympics.
她为在奥运会上代表自己的国家而感到自豪。
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