represent
Meaning: To speak or act on behalf of someone; to symbolise something
The verb 'represent' means to speak or act on behalf of someone, to symbolise or stand for something, or to describe something in a particular way. 'Represent' is often used in legal, political, and business contexts. A lawyer represents clients, an MP represents constituents, and logos represent companies. The noun form is 'representation' and the person who represents is a 'representative'.
Examples
- The lawyer will represent you in court. 律师将在法庭上代理你。El abogado te representará en el tribunal.弁護士が法廷であなたを代理します。변호사가 법정에서 당신을 대리할 것입니다.
- Each colour on the chart represents a different category. 图表上的每种颜色代表不同的类别。Cada color del gráfico representa una categoría diferente.グラフの各色は異なるカテゴリーを表しています。차트의 각 색상은 서로 다른 범주를 나타냅니다.
- The union representative spoke on behalf of the workers. 工会代表代表工人发言。El representante sindical habló en nombre de los trabajadores.組合代表が労働者を代弁しました。노조 대표가 근로자들을 대변하여 발언했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'repraesentare' meaning 'to make present' or 'to show' (re- 'again' + praesentare 'to present'). The political sense of speaking on behalf of others developed in the 14th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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