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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 645 COCA: 687

represent

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represent /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ verb
represents; represented; representing
represent
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
verb
represents; represented; representing
Learner's definition of REPRESENT
[+ object]
: to act or speak officially for (someone or something)代表
: to have a government position in which you speak or act for (a particular group, state, etc.)作为(某个团体、州等)的代表
: to speak or act for (someone or something) in a court of law为…的辩护(或代言)
[+ object]
: to be part of a sports event or other competition for (a particular country, city, school, etc.)(在比赛中)代表(某个国家、城市、学校等)
be representedused to say that people from a particular place or group are present at an event, meeting, etc.(某个地区或团体的人)出席
not used in progressive tenses, [linking verb] : to form or be something等于;相当于;意味着
[+ object] : to be an example of (someone or something)成为…实例;成为典型;体现
[+ object] : to be a sign or symbol of (someone or something)表示;象征
[+ object] : to show (someone or something) in a picture, painting, photograph, etc.描绘;展示
[+ object] : to describe (someone or something) in a particular way表述;描述
often used to suggest that a description is false常用于表示某个描述不真实
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 645 COCA: 687

represent

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verb (1)

rep·​re·​sent ˌre-pri-ˈzent How to pronounce represent (audio)
represented; representing; represents

transitive verb

1
: to bring clearly before the mind : present
a book which represents the character of early America
2
: to serve as a sign or symbol of
the flag represents our country
3
: to portray or exhibit in art : depict
4
: to serve as the counterpart or image of : typify
a movie hero who represents the ideals of the culture
5
a
: to produce on the stage
b
: to act the part or role of
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a(1)
: to take the place of in some respect
(2)
: to act in the place of or for usually by legal right
(3)
: to manage the legal and business affairs of
athletes represented by top lawyers and agents
b
: to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from election
7
: to describe as having a specified character or quality
represents himself as a friend
8
a
: to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment
b
: to point out in protest or remonstrance
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: to serve as a specimen, example, or instance of
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a
: to form an image or representation of in the mind
b(1)
: to apprehend (an object) by means of an idea
(2)
: to recall in memory
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: to correspond to in essence : constitute

intransitive verb

1
: to make representations against something : protest
2
slang : to perform a task or duty admirably : serve as an outstanding example
representable adjective
representer noun

re-present

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verb (2)

re-pre·​sent ˌrē-pri-ˈzent How to pronounce re-present (audio)
re-presented; re-presenting; re-presents

transitive verb

: to present again or anew
re-presentation
ˌrē-ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce re-present (audio)
-ˌpre-zᵊn-
-ˌprē-zᵊn-
noun

Example Sentences

Verb (1) He represented his company at the meeting. She hired an agent to represent her in the contract negotiations. Senator Smith represents the state of Connecticut. The company is represented by a local law firm. She represented the United States in figure skating at the Olympics. The court's decision represents a victory for small businesses. The new prices represent a substantial increase over last year's prices. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
And to represent the Czech Republic in the Oscar race. Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2022 The primary winners represent those who control the Arizona Republican Party today and are fiercely loyal to Trump, who was just the second Republican since the 1940s to lose Arizona. Jonathan J. Cooper, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 For Christina, the parole hearing can represent a life-changing moment for many within the community who may no longer feel safe if the shooter is released. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 People of multiple races or ethnicities represent one of San Francisco’s fastest growing demographics. Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Sep. 2022 People of Mexican descent represent 62% of the 58.8 million Latinos living on U.S. soil. Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 This very rare North American vagrant from northwestern Europe and mid-latitude Eurasia would represent a first Massachusetts record. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 The numbers in parentheses represent first-place votes and the second denotes points. The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 The Dolphins represent a great pivot off of the Bengals defense this week, who will certainly be chalk in a matchup with Dallas and backup quarterback Cooper Rush. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French representer, from Latin repraesentare, from re- + praesentare to present

First Known Use

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Verb (2)

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of represent was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 645 COCA: 687
represent

verb¹

1be a member of a group作為成員ADVERBstrongly, well強有力地/很好地代表Local businesses are well represented on the committee.委員會中有足夠的當地商界代表。equally平等地代表Women and men were represented equally on the teams.各隊裏男女比例相等。poorly不如意地代表adequately充分代表disproportionately不均衡地代表Women are disproportionately represented among welfare recipients.接受福利救濟的人中女性人數過少。
represent

verb²

2act/speak officially for sb作為⋯的代表ADVERB | VERB + REPRESENT ADVERBlegally (BrE) 法律上代表The suspect must appear and may be legally represented.嫌疑人必須出庭或由律師代表。ably, adequately, truly出色地/充分/真實地代表We have been ably represented in our efforts by our attorney.我們的律師代表我們圓滿地完成了任務。How can we all be adequately represented by one political party?一個政黨怎麼能夠充分地代表我們所有人?leaders who truly represent the interests of working families真正代表工薪家庭利益的領導人VERB + REPRESENTchoose sb to, elect sb to, select sb to選擇/選舉/挑選某人代表He was chosen to represent Scotland in three consecutive World Cup Finals.他連續 3 次獲選代表蘇格蘭參加世界杯決賽階段比賽。claim to, pretend to聲稱/裝作代表organizations claiming to represent farmers聲稱代表農民的組織
represent

verb³

3show sth展示;描繪ADVERB | VERB + REPRESENT | PREPOSITION ADVERBaccurately, faithfully精確地/如實地顯示Representing an image accurately requires a great many bytes of digital information.精確顯示圖像需要大量字節的數字信息。fairly清楚地表現falsely不實地表述diagrammatically, graphically, schematically, visually以圖解表示;以圖表表示;以略圖表示;直觀表現The data can be represented graphically in a line diagram.這些數據可以用單線圖表現出來。symbolically象徵性地表示VERB + REPRESENTbe intended to旨在表示It is not clear what these symbols were intended to represent.這些符號代表什麼還不清楚。purport to, seek to聲稱/尋求表現The book purported to represent the lives of ordinary people.這本書聲稱旨在展現普通人的生活。PREPOSITIONas表現為⋯The movie represents women as victims.該影片把婦女表現為受害者。

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