represent
v
1 [Tn, Cn.n/a]make an image of or show (sb/sth) in a picture, sculptureor play; depict (在繪畫、 雕塑或戲劇中)表現(某人[某事物]); 描繪; 塑造
The picture represents a hunting scene. 這是一幅行獵圖.
The king is represented as a villain in the play. 在這出劇中把國王刻畫成一個反面人物.
2 [Tn, Cn.n/a, Cn.t]
describe (sb/sth), often misleadingly, as having a certain character or qualities 將(某人[某事物])(常指歪曲性地)描述為有某特點或性質
Why do you represent the matter in this way? 你為什麼把這事說成這樣?
He represented himself as anexpert. 他把自己說成是專家.
The risks were represented as negligible. 把這麼冒險的事說得微不足道.
I am not what you represent me to be. 我不是像你說的那種人.
3 [Tn, Tf, Dn.pr, Dpr.f]
~ sth (to sb) (fml 文) state sth as a protest or appeal 陳述某事物(作為抗議或申訴)
represent the rashness of a plan, the seriousness of an accusation 抗議某計畫過於粗率、 某指控過於嚴厲
They represented their grievances to the Governor. 他們向總督申訴冤情.
The barrister represented to the court that the defendant was mentally unstable. 訟務律師向法庭陳述被告精神不正常.
4 [Tn]
(a) stand for or be a symbol or equivalent of (sb/sth); symbolize 代表, 象徵, 等於(某人[某事物]); 標志
Phonetic symbols represent sounds. 語音符號是標音的符號.
What does x represent in this equation? 這個方程式中的x代表什麼?
The rose represents England. 玫瑰花是英格蘭的象徵.
(b) be an example or embodiment of (sth); typify 是(某事物)的一個例子; 體現(某事物); 作為...典型
This quartet represents a major new trend in modern music. 這首四重奏的曲子反映了現代音樂中一種主要的新趨向.
Fonteyn represents the best traditions of ballet. 芳廷承襲了芭蕾舞藝術的最優秀的傳統.
5 [Tn] be the result of (sth); correspond to 是(某事物)的結果; 相當於
This new car represents years of research. 這種新型汽車是多年研究的成果.
A wage rise of 5% represents an annual increase of 250 for the lowest-paid workers. 工資提高5%對收入最低的工人來說相當於全年收入增加250英鎊.
6
(a) [Tn esp passive 尤用於被動語態]
act as a substitute or deputy for (sb) 作為(某人)的代表或代理人
The Queen was represented at the funeral by the British ambassador. 英國大使代表女王參加了葬禮.
(b) [Tn, Dpr.f]
act as a spokesman for (sb) 作為(某人)的代言人
Members (ie of Parliament) representing Welsh constituencies 代表威爾士各選區的國會議員
Our firm is represented in India by Mr Hall. 我公司駐印度代表是霍爾先生.
Who is representing you (ie acting as your lawyer) in the case? 這一案中誰是你的辯護律師?
He represented to the court that the accused was very remorseful. 他代被告向法庭陳情說被告十分懊悔.
represent v [Tn]
submit (a cheque, bill, etc) again for payment 再提交或遞送(支票、 帳單等).