represent

英文释义

• ★ [正式用语] 描绘；展现 (to describe sb / sth in a particular way：)

  • The carvings represent a hunting scene.

    这些雕刻作品描绘了狩猎的场面。

• ★ 表示；象征 (to be a sign or symbol of sth：)

  • The word “love” is often represented by a heart.

    “爱”这个词常用心形来表示。

  • Noodles should be uncut, as they represent long life.

    面条必须是整根不切断的，因为它们象征长命百岁。

• ★ 代表 (to officially speak or act for another person or group of people：)

  • He is the ideal person to represent our class.

    他是代表我们班的理想人选。

  • Her greatest ambition was to represent her country at the Olympics.

    她最大的愿望是代表自己的国家参加奥运会。

• ★ 相当于 (to be or be equal to sth：)

  • A salary rise of 10% represents an annual increase of $3,600 for me.

    对我来说，加薪10%相当于全年收入增加3600美元。