represent
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
B1
Angielski
~ 700
képvisel, jelképez, jelent, ábrázol, bemutat, megfelel
CZASOWNIK
B1
1
képvisel
B1
Schemat użycia:
to represent [someone/something]
She was chosen to represent her country at the conference.
Őt választották ki arra, hogy képviselje az országát a konferencián.
The lawyer will represent you in court.
Az ügyvéd képviselni fogja Önt a bíróságon.
Our union leader represents all the workers in negotiations.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I will represent my class in the meeting.
Én fogom képviselni az osztályomat a megbeszélésen.
He represents our school in the game.
Ő képviseli az iskolánkat a meccsen.
She represents the workers in talks with the boss.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'represent' with 'present'. 'Represent' means to act for someone; 'present' means to show or give something.
Znaczenie
Act or speak on behalf of
Kolokacje
represent a client
|represent the company
|represent the country
|represent interests
Synonimy
advocate (Emphasizes publicly supporting or arguing for someone or something.)
Antonimy
oppose (Means to act against someone or something instead of supporting them.)
Tematy
business
|law
|politics
|communication
Definicja
To speak or act for another person or group.
To act, speak, or make decisions officially for another person, group, or organization.
CZASOWNIK
B1
2
Schemat użycia:
to represent [something]
The dove represents peace.
A galamb a békét jelképezi.
These numbers represent the total sales for the year.
Ezek a számok az éves teljes értékesítést jelentik.
The flag represents our nation.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The red heart represents love.
A piros szív a szerelmet jelképezi.
This picture represents my family.
Ez a kép a családomat jelképezi.
The flag represents our country.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with 'present', which means to show something physically rather than symbolize it.
Znaczenie
Be a symbol of something
Kolokacje
represent freedom
|represent an idea
|represent change
Synonimy
symbolize (Directly refers to standing for something as a symbol.)
Antonimy
misrepresent (Means to give a false or misleading idea of something.)
Tematy
culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To show or mean something as a sign or symbol.
To be a sign or symbol that stands for something else.
CZASOWNIK
B2
3
Schemat użycia:
to represent [something] as [adjective]
The movie represents life in the 19th century.
A film a 19. századi életet ábrázolja.
This painting represents the struggle of workers.
Ez a festmény a munkások küzdelmét ábrázolja.
The book represents women as strong and independent.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The photo represents the city well.
A fotó jól bemutatja a várost.
The story represents him as kind.
A történet kedves emberként mutatja be őt.
This map represents the area clearly.
Znaczenie
Describe or show something
Kolokacje
represent accurately
|represent unfairly
|represent visually
Synonimy
portray (Often used for artistic or descriptive depiction.)
Antonimy
distort (Means to change something so it is no longer accurate.)
Tematy
art
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definicja
To show or describe something in a certain way.
To describe, portray, or depict something in a particular way, especially in art, media, or speech.
CZASOWNIK
B2
4
Schemat użycia:
to represent [amount/value]
These figures represent a 20% increase from last year.
Ezek az adatok a tavalyi évhez képest 20%-os növekedést jelentenek.
One unit represents ten meters on the map.
A térképen egy egység tíz méternek felel meg.
The results represent significant progress.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Five points represent five dollars.
Öt pont öt dollárnak felel meg.
This mark represents one meter.
Ez a jel egy métert jelent.
The number 2 represents two apples.
Znaczenie
Be equal to or amount to
Kolokacje
represent 10%
|represent a cost of $500
Synonimy
constitute (Often used in formal contexts meaning 'to make up'.)
Antonimy
differ from (Means to not be equal to something else.)
Tematy
mathematics
|measurement
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To be the same as a number, amount, or meaning.
To be equal in value, amount, or meaning to something.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
represent
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
Sylaby i akcent
rep - res - ent (3 sylaby)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ent)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: represent
- 3rd Person Singular: represents
- Present Participle: representing
- Past: represented
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
represents
verb
representing
verb
represented
verb
Core family
representation
noun B1
representative
noun B1
Related words
misrepresent
verb
misrepresentation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unrepresentative
adjective
Advanced or less common
representational
adjective
Wyrażenia
represent the best of
1/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt ðə bˈɛst əv/
fixed phrase
Be the best example of something
To be the best example of a group or type.
Przykłady
- These athletes represent the best of our nation.
- Her work represents the best of modern design.
represent yourself
1/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Act as your own lawyer in court
To speak for yourself in court without a lawyer.
Przykłady
- He decided to represent himself during the trial.
- If you cannot afford an attorney, you may represent yourself.