represent
US /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
UK /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
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代表, 代理
to act or speak officially for someone or on behalf of a group
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She was chosen to represent her country at the Olympics.
她被選為在奧運會上代表她的國家。
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The lawyer will represent you in court.
律師將在法庭上代表你。
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描繪, 表現
to depict or portray something in a particular way
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The painting represents a scene from ancient mythology.
這幅畫描繪了一個古老神話中的場景。
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The article represents the author's views on the topic.
這篇文章表達了作者對這個話題的看法。
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構成, 相當於
to constitute or amount to; to be equivalent to
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This decision represents a major shift in policy.
這項決定代表著政策的重大轉變。
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His silence represented his agreement.
他的沉默表示同意。