| 单词 | represent |
| 释义 | represent verb¹ 1be a member of a group作为成员adverb➤strongly, well强有力地／很好地代表◆local businesses are well represented on the committee.委员会中有足够的当地商界代表。➤equally平等地代表◆women and men were represented equally on the teams.各队里男女比例相等。➤poorly不如意地代表▸➤adequately充分代表▸➤disproportionately不均衡地代表◆women are disproportionately represented among welfare recipients.接受福利救济的人中女性人数过少。represent verb² 2act/speak officially for sb作为⋯的代表adverb | verb + represent adverb➤legally (bre) 法律上代表◆the suspect must appear and may be legally represented.嫌疑人必须出庭或由律师代表。➤ably, adequately, truly出色地／充分／真实地代表◆we have been ably represented in our efforts by our attorney.我们的律师代表我们圆满地完成了任务。◆how can we all be adequately represented by one political party?一个政党怎么能够充分地代表我们所有人？◆leaders who truly represent the interests of working families真正代表工薪家庭利益的领导人verb + represent➤choose sb to, elect sb to, select sb to选择／选举／挑选某人代表◆he was chosen to represent scotland in three consecutive world cup finals.他连续 3 次获选代表苏格兰参加世界杯决赛阶段比赛。➤claim to, pretend to声称／装作代表◆organizations claiming to represent farmers声称代表农民的组织represent verb³ 3show sth展示；描绘adverb | verb + represent | preposition adverb➤accurately, faithfully精确地／如实地显示◆representing an image accurately requires a great many bytes of digital information.精确显示图像需要大量字节的数字信息。➤fairly清楚地表现▸➤falsely不实地表述▸➤diagrammatically, graphically, schematically, visually以图解表示；以图表表示；以略图表示；直观表现◆the data can be represented graphically in a line diagram.这些数据可以用单线图表现出来。➤symbolically象征性地表示verb + represent➤be intended to旨在表示◆it is not clear what these symbols were intended to represent.这些符号代表什么还不清楚。➤purport to, seek to声称／寻求表现◆the book purported to represent the lives of ordinary people.这本书声称旨在展现普通人的生活。preposition➤as表现为⋯◆the movie represents women as victims.该影片把妇女表现为受害者。 re-present verb [transitive] to give, show or send a document again, especially a cheque, bill, etc. that has not been paid （尤指未支付的支票、账单等）再给予，再出示，再呈送represent /reprɪzent/ verb 1. [transitive] to act or speak officially for a person, a group or an organization 代表◆mr moline represented the human resources team at the meeting. 摩林先生在会上代表人力资源部。◆local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them). 委员会中有许多地方企业的代表。◆the union's role is to represent the interests of its members. 工会的作用就是要代表其会员的利益。 2. [transitive] (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时) to be a symbol of sth 作为…的象征；代表◆each colour on the graph represents a different department. 图表中的每一种颜色代表一个不同的部门。◆our brand represents good design and high quality. 我们的品牌代表精美的设计和上乘的质量。3. (linking verb 系动词) (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时) to be sth 等于；相当于；意味着◆this contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. 这份合同给这家公司带来 20% 的年收入。 syn constitute ☞ representrepresent verb 1➤represent a major breakthrough in aids research是艾滋病研究的重大突破➤represent sb's views/good qualities/the idea of peace代表某人的看法／优良品质／和平理念represent ♦︎ constitute ♦︎ pose ♦︎ amount to sth ♦︎ come down to sth ♦︎ add up to sththese words all mean to be considered to be sth or to result in sth.这些词均表示相当于、意味着、导致。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to represent / constitute / pose / amount to a challenge / threat◆to represent / constitute / pose a problem / danger / risk◆to represent / constitute / amount to a / an failure / increase / breach◆to represent / constitute an achievement / improvement◆a / an result / activity / action represents / constitutes sth◆it all amounts to / comes down to / adds up to sth.■ represent linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (rather formal, written) to be sth; to be the result of sth相当于；意味着；是⋯的结果◆this contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue.这份合同相当于公司 20% 的年收入。◆these results represent a major breakthrough in aids research.这些结果是艾滋病研究的重大突破。◆the peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation.这个和平计划是数周谈判的成果。■ constitute /kɒnstɪtjuːt; name kɑːnstətuːt/ linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (formal) to be sth; to be considered to be sth相当于；意味着；被算作◆does such an activity constitute a criminal offence?这样的活动也算刑事犯罪吗？◆the increase in racial tension constitutes a threat to our society.种族间紧张状态的升级是对我们社会的一种威胁。note 辨析 represent or constitute? represent is used especially with words relating to change. * represent 尤与变化有关的词连用◆this represents a change / a break / a shift / a departure / a turning point / an improvement / an increase / a reduction / a decline.这是一个变化／一个突破／一个转变／一种背离／一个转折点／一种进步；这表示增加／减少／下降。 constitute is used more to talk about dangerous or negative situations or acts. * constitute 尤用于谈论危险或负面的情况或行为◆this constitutes a threat / danger / crime / breach / nuisance / weakness / refusal.这构成了威胁／危险／犯罪／违反／妨害；这被视为一种缺点／拒绝。■ pose [transitive] to be or create a problem or threat that has to be dealt with造成，引起，产生（问题或威胁）◆the task poses no special problems.这项任务不会造成特别的问题。◆pollutants in the river pose a real risk to the fish.河里的污染物对鱼类构成了真正威胁。■ amount to sth -->phrasal verb [no passive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (rather formal) to be equal to or the same as sth等于；相当于◆her answer amounted to a complete refusal.她的答覆等于一口拒绝。◆their actions amount to a breach of contract.他们的行为已属违反合同。◆we were jailed for a week－well, confined to quarters, but it amounted to the same thing.我们坐了一个星期的牢，哦，是被关了禁闭，不过反正都是一回事。ⓘ amount to sth is often used in relation to offences in law. * amount to sth 常用于与违法有关的语境◆this amounts to dismissal / contempt of court / abuse / discrimination / obstruction / assault.这等同于解雇／藐视法庭／虐待／歧视／阻碍／攻击。■ come down to sth -->phrasal verb(came, come) [no passive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (rather informal) to be able to be explained by a single important point可归结为；可归纳为◆what it comes down to is, either i get more money or i leave.归结起来就是：不给我加薪，我就辞职。■ add up to sth -->phrasal verb [no passive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to lead to a particular result; to show sth结果是；表示◆these clues don't really add up to very much (= give us very little information).这些线索实际上说明不了什么问题。represent verb 2➤represent a major breakthrough in aids research是艾滋病研究的重大突破➤represent sb's views/good qualities/the idea of peace代表某人的看法／优良品质／和平理念represent ♦︎ embody ♦︎ symbolize ♦︎ exemplify ♦︎ typify ♦︎ epitomizethese words all mean to be an example or expression of sth.这些词均表示代表着、体现。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to be embodied / exemplified / typified / epitomized in sth◆to represent / embody / symbolize / epitomize the spirit / essence of sth◆to represent / embody / exemplify an idea / ideal◆to represent / embody / exemplify a principle◆to exemplify / typify / epitomize a / an problem / approach◆to clearly represent / embody / symbolize / exemplify / typify sth■ represent [transitive, no passive] (rather formal) to be an example or expression of an idea, quality or opinion代表着，体现（理念、品质或观点）◆the project represents all that is good in the community.这项工程体现了社区中所有的美好。◆those comments do not represent the views of us all.那些言论并不代表我们所有人的看法。◆the artist uses doves to represent peace.艺术家用鸽子代表和平。 ➡ see also representation → description ■ embody /ɪmbɒdi; name ɪmbɑːdi/ [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (rather formal) (especially of a person) to give a visible form to an idea, quality or feeling（尤指人）具体表现，体现，代表（观念、品质或感情）◆a politician who embodied the hopes of black youth代表黑人青年希望的政治家◆we want to build a national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill.我们想创建一支能体现竞争精神和高竞技水平的国家队。 ➡ see also embodiment → example 2 ■ symbolize (bre also symbolise) [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (of a person, object, quality, event or action) to represent a more general quality or situation（人、物品、品质、事件或行动）象征，代表◆the use of light and dark symbolizes good and evil.用光明与黑暗来象征善与恶。◆he came to symbolize his country's struggle for independence.他逐渐成为祖国独立运动的象征。 ➡ see also symbol → sign 1 note 辨析 represent, embody or symbolize?sometimes you can use any of these words, especially when you are talking about a person.这些词有时可通用，尤其是谈论人时◆he came to represent / embody / symbolize his country's struggle for independence.他逐渐成为祖国独立运动的象征。 embody is the most physical and visual of these words and is used to talk about real people becoming the basis for other people's hopes: the qualities that sb embodies are always good qualities. symbolize is often more abstract (= existing as an idea rather than as a physical reality), and can be used to talk about objects or things, such as a dove (= a type of bird) being used to give the idea of peace, but it is a picture or idea of a dove, not a particular dove that really exists. represent is the most general of these words: it can be used to mean embody or symbolize or it can simply mean 'express'.这些词中 embody 最为具体和形象，指真实的人肩负他人的希望。embody 总是指体现某些优良品质。symbolize 往往指体现较为抽象的理念，可用于谈论物品或事物，如用鸽子代表和平的理念，但象征物是鸽子的图片或概念，而非特指某只真实的鸽子。represent 在这些词中含义最宽泛，可表示 embody 或 symbolize 的意思，或指“表达”◆the comments represent the views of the majority.这些意见表达了大多数人的看法。■ exemplify /ɪgzemplɪfaɪ/ [transitive, often passive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (formal) to be a good example of sth是⋯的典型（或典范、榜样）◆her early work is exemplified in her book, 'a study of children's minds'.《儿童思维研究》一书是她早期的代表作。◆his food exemplifies italian cooking at its best.他的菜肴体现了意大利烹饪的精髓。 ➡ see also example → example 2 ■ typify /tɪpɪfaɪ/ [transitive] (not usually used in progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (rather formal) to be a typical example of sth; to be a typical feature of sth是⋯的典型（或典范）；是⋯的典型特征◆these are clothes that typify the 1960s.这些是 20 世纪 60 年代的典型服装。◆there's a new style of politician, typified by the prime minister.出现了一种以首相为代表的新型政治家。■ epitomize (bre also epitomise) /ɪpɪtəmaɪz/ [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (rather formal) to be a perfect example of sth是⋯的典范（或典型）◆the fighting qualities of the team are epitomized by the captain.这个队的战斗素质集中体现在队长身上。◆these movies seem to epitomize the 1950s.这些影片似乎是 20 世纪 50 年代的缩影。 ➡ see also epitome → example 2 note 辨析 exemplify, typify or epitomize?something can exemplify an idea or sb's work. something can typify or epitomize a mood, style or atmosphere, especially of a particular time or place. epitomize suggests that you cannot imagine a more typical example of sth. typify is more neutral, and suggests that the example you are giving has all the usual qualities or features of a particular time, place or type of person or thing. * exemplify 指体现某种观念或某人的工作。typify 或 epitomize 尤指体现某段时期或某地的情绪、风格或氛围。epitomize 意味着最为典型，是最佳体现。typify 较为中性，意味着给出的例子非常典型。represent [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (formal) to show sb/sth, especially in a picture; to present sb/sth in a particular way, especially when this may not be fair描绘；（尤指不公平地）展现，描述◆the results are represented in fig 3 below.结果如下面图 3 所示。◆the risks were represented as negligible.他们把风险说得微不足道。 ➡ see also representation → description note 辨析 portray or depict or represent? represent is the most formal but also the most general of these words and is used in texts such as reports and formal journalism. depict is slightly more technical than portray and is used more often when talking about art, especially art that is not just pictures or paintings; typical subjects include work, scene, panel, mosaic, tapestry and fresco. portray is used more often to talk about how things are presented in the media; typical objects include character, image, idea, view and society.这些词中，represent 一词最正式，但含义也最宽泛，用于书面报告和正式的新闻报道。depict 比 portray 专业性稍强，较常用于谈论艺术，特别是非图片或绘画艺术，常见的主语有 work、scene、panel、mosaic、tapestry 和 fresco。portray 较常指媒体对事物的描述，常带的宾语有 character、image、idea、view 和 society。representlinking verb (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (rather formal, written) to be sth; to be the result of sth相当于；意味着；是⋯的结果◆this contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue.这份合同相当于公司 20% 的年收入。◆these results represent a major breakthrough in aids research.这些结果是艾滋病研究的重大突破。◆the peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation.这个和平计划是数周谈判的成果。represent [transitive, no passive] (rather formal) to be an example or expression of an idea, quality or opinion代表着，体现（理念、品质或观点）◆the project represents all that is good in the community.这项工程体现了社区中所有的美好。◆those comments do not represent the views of us all.那些言论并不代表我们所有人的看法。◆the artist uses doves to represent peace.艺术家用鸽子代表和平。 ➡ see also representation → description represent/ˌreprɪˈzent ||; ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/verb1. [t] to act or speak in the place of sb else; to be the representative of a group or country 代表；作为（一个群体或国家的）代表: ◇you will need a lawyer to represent you in court. 你需要一位律师在庭上替你辩护。◇it's an honour for an athlete to represent his or her country. 能代表自己国家参加比赛是运动员的光荣。 2. linking verb to be equal to sth; to be sth 相当于: ◇these results represent a major breakthrough in our understanding of cancer. 这些成果意味着我们对癌症的认识取得了重大突破。 3. [t] to be a picture, sign, example, etc of sb/sth 代表；表示；象征: ◇the yellow lines on the map represent minor roads. 地图上的黄线代表小路。 4. [t] to describe sb/sth in a particular way （以某方式）描述，描写 represent1 to represent a person or group2 someone who represents a person or a group3 a group of people who go somewhere to represent a country or organization4 someone who officially represents their governmentrelated wordsto have a particular meaning 具有特别的含义 meaning,see alsogovernment (3),1. to represent a person or group 代表某人或团体 represent /ˌreprɪˈzent/ [transitive verb] if you represent a person or group at a meeting or in a law court or parliament, you give their opinions and make decisions for them; if you represent a country, school etc in a competition, you have been chosen to compete for that country or school 代表 each class will elect two students to represent them on the school council. 每班将选出两名学生在学校委员会里当代表。 trade unions representing ambulance workers yesterday agreed to accept a 5% pay increase. 代表救护车工人的工会昨天同意接受加薪5%的条件。 the new law has been criticized by groups representing disabled people. 这项新法规遭到代表残疾人士的团体的批评。 the athletes will represent china in this year's olympic games. 这些运动员将在今年的奥运会上代表中国队。 wilson was represented in court by a top criminal lawyer. 一名顶尖的刑事律师将代表威尔逊出庭辩护。 on behalf of somebody/on somebody's behalf /ɒn bɪˈhɑːf əv somebody, ɒn somebodyˈs bɪˈhɑːfǁ-bɪˈhæf/ [preposition] if you speak to people on behalf of someone, you express their ideas, opinions, or feelings for them 代表某人 on behalf of everyone here, i'd like to wish ted a long and happy retirement. 我谨代表在场的所有人，祝特德退休后的生活长久而幸福。 i would like to thank you all on my mother's behalf for all your cards and good wishes. 我代表我母亲感谢你寄来的贺卡及良好的祝愿。act on behalf of somebody the lawyer acting on behalf of mrs anderson said he would continue the fight to clear her name. 代表安德森夫人出庭的那位律师说，他将为了洗清她的罪名而继续争取。 speak for /ˈspiːk fɔːʳ/ [transitive phrasal verb] to represent a group of people by expressing their feelings, thoughts, or beliefs 代表［一群人］发言 david blunkett, speaking for the labour party, said more money should be spent on higher education. 代表工党发言的戴维·布伦基特说应该在高等教育方面投入更多资金。 i can only speak for my own family, not for the other families involved in this case. 在这一事件中，我只能代表自己的家庭说话，而不能代表其他有关家庭的观点。 act for /ˈækt fɔːʳ/ [transitive phrasal verb not in passive] to represent someone by making decisions for them, especially legal or financial decisions ［尤指在法律或金融事务上］代表［某人］ it's a good idea to have an estate agent to act for you when you are selling a house. 你要卖房子的话，最好找个房地产经纪人为你代理事务。 lawyers acting for the defendant asked for her case to be adjourned while they examined new evidence. 代表被告的律师要求在他们调查新证据期间暂停审理她的案子。 play/run/swim etc for /ˈpleɪ fɔːʳ/ [transitive phrasal verb not in passive] if you play, run, swim etc for a school, club, or country, you represent it in a sports competition against other schools, clubs, or countries 代表［学校、俱乐部或国家］参加运动/跑步/游泳等比赛 playing rugby for england had always been one of his dreams. 代表英格兰队参加橄榄球赛一直是他的一个梦想。 i used to swim for my school. 我以前常代表学校参加游泳比赛。 simon short, running for scotland, is in the lead as they come round the final bend. 代表苏格兰队参加赛跑的西蒙·肖特在最后一个转弯处领先。2. someone who represents a person or a group 代表另一人或一个群体的人 representative /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/ [countable noun] someone who has been chosen to represent an organization or country ［组织或国家的］代表 japan has refused to send a representative to the talks in geneva. 日本拒绝派代表参加日内瓦会谈。 john kohorn is the company's representative in prague. 约翰·科霍恩是公司派驻布拉格的代表。representative from the representative from belgium 来自比利时的代表representative of we discussed these issues with a senior representative of the company. 我们与该公司的高级代表一起讨论了这些问题。 spokesman/spokeswoman /ˈspəʊksmən, ˈspəʊksˌwʊmən/ [countable noun] a person who officially gives the opinions of an organization, company, government etc ［组织、公司、政府等的］发言人/女发言人 spokesman/spokeswoman for a spokesman for the company denied reports that the new drug could cause heart attacks. 公司的一位发言人否定了这种新药会引起心脏病的报道。government/ministry/party etc spokesman/spokeswoman a government spokeswoman said the new laws would protect vulnerable children. 政府的一位女发言人说新的法律将保护弱小儿童。 mr simon hughes, a company spokesman, spoke to reporters after the meeting. 公司发言人西蒙·休斯先生会后对记者讲了话。 spokesperson /ˈspəʊksˌpɜːʳsən/ [countable noun] a word meaning spokesman or spokeswoman, used especially when you do not want to say whether the person is a man or a woman 发言人［尤在不想指明其性别时用］ spokesperson for a spokesperson for the company read to waiting reporters from a prepared statement. 公司的一位发言人向等候的记者们宣读一份事先准备好的声明。spokesperson on the labour party spokesperson on education 工党的教育事务发言人government/party/union etc spokesperson a government spokesperson has denied the allegations of corruption. 一名政府发言人否认了对腐败的指控。 agent /ˈeɪdʒənt/ [countable noun] a person or company which represents another person or company in business, financial, or legal matters ［商业、财务或法律事务方面的］代理人；代理商；经纪 the firm has an agent in sydney who deals with the australian side of the business. 这家公司在悉尼有代理人处理在澳大利亚方面的业务。 the licence application must be signed by the applicant or his agent. 许可证申请书必须由申请人或其代理人签字。agent for the company is the uk agent for a top danish furniture maker. 这家公司是丹麦一家顶级家具制造商的英国代理商。 envoy /ˈenvɔɪ/ [countable noun] a person who is sent to another country as an official representative, especially by a government to discuss important matters such as war with another government 使者，代表［尤指政府派往国外谈判战争等重要事务的人］ the president met yesterday with an envoy from pakistan. 总统昨天与巴基斯坦派来的一名使者会晤。send an envoy iran agreed to send an envoy to the united nations for talks on ending the war. 伊朗同意派代表到联合国参加停战会谈。 a special envoy was sent to manila to try and secure the release of the hostages. 一名特使被派往马尼拉试图争取人质获释。 delegate /ˈdelɪgət, ˈdeləgət/ [countable noun] someone who is sent to an important meeting by a country or organization in order to represent them by speaking for them and voting for them 代表［指国家或组织派去参加会议并代表他们说话或投票的人］ i sat next to the canadian delegate. 我坐在加拿大代表的旁边。delegate to the us delegate to the committee announced a grant of $75 million to help third world countries. 委员会中的美国代表宣布拨出7，500万美元帮助第三世界国家。send a delegate some local branches have refused to send delegates to the national conference. 一些地方分支机构拒绝派代表去参加全国大会。 mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθpiːs/ [countable noun usually singular] a person, organization, or newspaper which only gives the opinions of one person or organization and which does not have anything original to say 代言人；喉舌；传声筒 in 1917 stalin became editor of pravda, the official mouthpiece of the communist party. 1917年斯大林当了《真理报》的编辑，该报是共产党的官方喉舌。 the chemical manufacturers association is the mouthpiece of the american chemicals industry. 化学品制造商协会是美国化学品工业的喉舌。3. a group of people who go somewhere to represent a country or organization 代表国家或组织去某地的一批人 delegation /ˌdelɪˈgeɪʃən, ˌdeləˈgeɪʃən/ [countable noun with singular or plural verb in british english] a team of people who have been sent by an organization or a country to represent them at an important meeting 代表团［指代表组织或国家参加重要会议的人］ delegation of the health ministers agreed to meet a delegation of heart patients. 卫生部长同意会见心脏病人代表团。delegation from a delegation from nigeria has arrived to have talks with the british foreign minister. 尼日利亚的一个代表团已抵达，将与英国外交大臣举行会谈。send a delegation headteachers have sent a delegation to london to ask the government to put more money into education. 中小学校长已派出一个代表团去伦敦，请求政府对教育投入更多的经费。lead a delegation the dutch prime minister led a 12 member economic delegation to indonesia to discuss future investments in the country. 荷兰首相率领12人的经济代表团到印度尼西亚，商讨将来在该国的投资问题。 deputation /ˌdepjɑˈteɪʃən/ [countable noun with singular or plural verb in british english] formal a group of people representing a larger group who are sent to talk to a person in authority in order to make a complaint or a request 【正式】代表团［指被派向当权者投诉或提出请求的一群人］ deputation of a deputation of church leaders has met with the government to discuss the teaching of religion in schools. 教会领导人代表团和政府会晤，商讨在学校里推行宗教教学的事宜。meet/receive a deputation in the morning the minister received a deputation from the national union of farmers protesting about the government's plans to cut agricultural subsidies. 早上部长接待了全国农民协会的一个代表团，他们抗议政府削减农业津贴的计划。 mission /ˈmɪʃən/ [countable noun with singular or plural verb in british english] a group of people who are sent by their government to another country in order to discuss something ［官方的］代表团；外交使团 the french president has sent a mission to the region to try to find a peace formula. 法国总统已派遣外交使团去该地区，试图找到一个和平方案。trade mission a mission to discuss trade 贸易代表团 a british trade mission has arrived in moscow. 英国贸易代表团已抵达莫斯科。4. someone who officially represents their government 以官方身份代表政府的人 diplomat /ˈdɪpləmæt/ [countable noun] ambassador thompson is an experienced diplomat who has served in france, south america, and the middle east. 汤普森大使是位老练的外交官，曾在法国、南美以及中东地区供职。 british and argentinian diplomats met to discuss peace. 英国与阿根廷双方的外交官会晤共商和平方案。 diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk◂/ [adjective only before noun] relating to the people who officially represent their government in a foreign country 外交的 most members of the european diplomatic community have already left the country as war now seems inevitable. 战争现在看来是不可避免的了，大部分欧洲外交团体的成员已经离开了该国。diplomatic service the government department that employs diplomats 外交部门 he joined the diplomatic service and was posted to ankara. 他加入了政府的外交部门，被派驻安卡拉。diplomatic relations the relationship between governments that depends on having diplomats in each others’ countries 外交关系 the governments of britain and syria are anxious to re-establish diplomatic relations. 英国和叙利亚政府急于重建外交关系。 ambassador /æmˈbæsədəʳ/ [countable noun] a diplomat of the highest rank who is the official representative of their government in a foreign country 大使 a british/french/us etc ambassador sir auckland geddes is the british ambassador to washington, 奥克兰·格迪斯爵士是英国驻华盛顿大使。ambassador to ms takahashi was the first japanese woman ever to be appointed ambassador to a foreign country. 高桥女士是第一位被任命为驻国外大使的日本妇女。 embassy /ˈembəsi/ [countable noun] the group of people who are sent to live in a foreign country in order to officially represent their government in that country 大使馆；大使馆全体人员 the british/french/american etc embassy travellers in spain who are worried about the situation are advised to contact the british embassy in madrid. 在西班牙旅行的人如对形势感到担心，建议与位于马德里的英国大使馆联系。 the american embassy employs 50 local people in administrative positions. 美国大使馆雇用50名当地人担任行政职务。 rep·re·sent /ˏrɛprɪ`zɛnt; ˌreprɪˈzent/v [t] 1. to speak and do things for someone else because they have asked you to 代表［某人］:◇craig hired a lawyer to represent him. 克雷格雇了一位律师来代表他。 2. if you represent a country, school etc in a competition, you compete in it for the country, school etc ［在比赛中］作为［国家、学校等］的代表 3. to be a sign for something 象征; 表示［某事物］:◇the green triangles on the map represent campgrounds. 地图上的绿色三角形表示营地。 4. be the same as 相等于:◇this figure represents a 25% increase in wages. 这个数字相等于薪水增加 25%。 5. to describe or show someone in a particular way ［以某种方式］描述，表现［某人］ ☞ represent |
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