| [/ˏreprɪˈzent; ˏrɛprɪˋzɛnt/] v 用法:
1 [Tn, Cn.n/a]make an image of or show (sb/sth) in a picture, sculptureor play; depict （在绘画、 雕塑或戏剧中）表现（某人[某事物]）; 描绘; 塑造:
The picture represents a hunting scene. 这是一幅行猎图. *
The king is represented as a villain in the play. 在这出剧中把国王刻画成一个反面人物. 用法:
2 [Tn, Cn.n/a, Cn.t] describe (sb/sth), often misleadingly, as having a certain character or qualities 将（某人[某事物]）（常指歪曲性地）描述为有某特点或性质:
Why do you represent the matter in this way? 你为什麽把这事说成这样? *
He represented himself as anexpert. 他把自己说成是专家. *
The risks were represented as negligible. 把这麽冒险的事说得微不足道. *
I am not what you represent me to be. 我不是像你说的那种人. 用法:
3 [Tn, Tf, Dn.pr, Dpr.f] ~ sth (to sb) (fml 文) state sth as a protest or appeal 陈述某事物（作为抗议或申诉）:
represent the rashness of a plan, the seriousness of an accusation 抗议某计画过於粗率、 某指控过於严厉 *
They represented their grievances to the Governor. 他们向总督申诉冤情. *
The barrister represented to the court that the defendant was mentally unstable. 讼务律师向法庭陈述被告精神不正常. 用法:
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]）; 标志:
Phonetic symbols represent sounds. 语音符号是标音的符号. *
What does x represent in this equation? 这个方程式中的x代表什麽? *
The rose represents England. 玫瑰花是英格兰的象徵.
(b) be an example or embodiment of (sth); typify 是（某事物）的一个例子; 体现（某事物）; 作为...典型:
This quartet represents a major new trend in modern music. 这首四重奏的曲子反映了现代音乐中一种主要的新趋向. *
Fonteyn represents the best traditions of ballet. 芳廷承袭了芭蕾舞艺术的最优秀的传统. 用法:
5 [Tn] be the result of (sth); correspond to 是（某事物）的结果; 相当於:
This new car represents years of research. 这种新型汽车是多年研究的成果. *
A wage rise of 5% represents an annual increase of 250 for the lowest-paid workers. 工资提高5%对收入最低的工人来说相当於全年收入增加250英镑. 用法:
6 (a) [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] act as a substitute or deputy for (sb) 作为（某人）的代表或代理人:
The Queen was represented at the funeral by the British ambassador. 英国大使代表女王参加了葬礼.
(b) [Tn, Dpr.f] act as a spokesman for (sb) 作为（某人）的代言人:
Members (ie of Parliament) representing Welsh constituencies 代表威尔士各选区的国会议员 *
Our firm is represented in India by Mr Hall. 我公司驻印度代表是霍尔先生. *
Who is representing you (ie acting as your lawyer) in the case? 这一案中谁是你的辩护律师? *
He represented to the court that the accused was very remorseful. 他代被告向法庭陈情说被告十分懊悔. represent 2
[/ˏriːprɪˈzent; ˏriprɪˋzɛnt/] v [Tn] submit (a cheque, bill, etc) again for payment 再提交或递送（支票、 帐单等）. |