어떠한 사물이나 기호가 다른 무언가를 상징하거나 나타내다.
To serve as a sign, symbol, or embodiment of something.
예문:
"The white dove represents peace in many cultures."
"In this equation, the letter 'x' represents an unknown value."
특정 인물, 집단, 또는 국가를 대신하여 행동하거나 발언하다.
To act or speak on behalf of a person, group, or organization.
예문:
"She was chosen to represent her country at the international summit."
"A specialized lawyer was hired to represent the firm during the trial."
그림, 글, 또는 예술 작품을 통해 특정 대상을 묘사하거나 표현하다.
To depict or describe someone or something in a particular way, especially in art.
예문:
"The mural represents the daily life of the ancient civilization."
"The media often represents the new policy as a failure."
어떠한 수치나 사실이 특정 부분이나 전체에 해당하거나 상당하다.
To be the equivalent of or to constitute a particular amount or portion.
예문:
"This single contract represents nearly half of our annual revenue."
"The discovery represents a significant milestone in genetic research."
사실이나 의견을 분명하게 밝히거나 특정 방식으로 주장하다.
To state or assert something clearly, often to influence someone's opinion.
예문:
"He represented himself as a veteran with years of experience."
"The company represented that the product was completely safe for children."
연극이나 영화 등에서 특정 인물의 역할을 맡아 연기하거나 작품을 상연하다.
To play a role or perform a character in a play or film.
예문:
"The actor worked hard to represent the complex emotions of the hero."
"The theater company plans to represent the classic play next season."
어떠한 집단이나 부류의 전형적인 본보기가 되다.
To be a typical example or specimen of a group or category.
예문:
"This species represents a primitive form of life."
"The selected participants represent a cross-section of the population."