| 单词 | represent |
| 释义 | represent represent // verb
1 [+ obj] to act or speak officially for a person, a group or an organization: Mr Moline represented the Human Resources team at the meeting. Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them). The union's role is to represent the interests of its members. Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. I have been asked to represent the views and wishes of my colleagues in the department.
2 [+ obj] (not used in the continuous tenses) to be a symbol of sth: Each colour on the graph represents a different department. Our brand represents good design and high quality. On the chart, sales are represented by dollar signs.
3 (linking verb) (not used in the continuous tenses) to be sth: This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. Small firms represent the overwhelming majority of businesses in Africa. Very soon the 45+ age group will represent half the population. SYN CONSTITUTE |
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