represent

represent
[ˌreprɪ'zent]
гл.
1)
а) изображать; представлять (в виде кого-л. / чего-л.)

Love is represented as a child with a flower. — Любовь изображена в виде ребёнка с цветком в руках.

This photograph represents my childhood. — По этой фотографии вы можете судить, какое у меня было детство.

Syn:
б) представлять (в качестве кого-л.); показывать (в каком-л. свете); выдавать (за кого-л.)

Never represent yourself as perfect. — Никогда не пытайся внушить людям, что ты само совершенство.

Syn:
present II 2.
в) означать; символизировать; олицетворять

She represented the ideal of American culture. — В ней воплощался идеал американской культуры.

What does that symbol represent? — Что означает этот символ?

Syn:
г) (represent to) излагать, формулировать; объяснять, разъяснять (кому-л.)

How do you intend to represent your ideas to the committee? — Как вы намерены рассказать комитету о ваших идеях?

I represented to him that it would be dangerous to do what he suggested. — Я доказал ему, что опасно поступать так, как он предлагает.

д) исполнять роль (на сцене)
Syn:
2) быть представителем, представлять (какое-л. лицо или организацию)

Our firm is represented in the USA by Mr. Smith. — Мистер Смит является представителем нашей фирмы в Соединённых Штатах.

She represented France in the Olympic Games. — Она представляла Францию на Олимпийских играх.


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