
好词典

源自拉丁语 'repraesentare',由 're-'(再次)和 'praesentare'(呈现)组成,意为'再次呈现'或'展示'。
❶ 作为某个人、团体或事物的正式代表,在特定场合或事务中表达其意愿或利益。
“She represents the company at international conferences.”
(她在国际会议上代表公司。)
“The lawyer represents the defendant in court.”
(律师在法庭上代表被告。)
❶ 用符号、图像或其他形式来象征或表达某种概念、情感或事物。
“The dove represents peace in many cultures.”
(在许多文化中,鸽子象征和平。)
“This diagram represents the flow of energy in the system.”
(这个图表展示了系统中能量的流动。)
represent oneself as — 声称自己是某种身份或角色,有时可能带有误导性。
“He represented himself as a doctor, but he had no medical training.”
(他自称是医生,但实际上没有接受过医学培训。)