代表

1. deputy; delegate; representative

♦ 全国人大~ deputy to the National People's Congress

♦ 常驻~ permanent representative (or delegate)

2. represent; stand for

♦ 这三个人~三种不同性格。 These three persons represent three different types of character.

♦ ~时代精神 embody the spirit of the era

3. on behalf of; in the name of

♦ ~我国政府表示衷心的感谢 express heartfelt thanks on behalf of our government

~大会 congress; representative assembly (or conference)~权 representation~人物 representative figure (or personage); typical representative; leading exponent~团 delegation; mission; deputation~性 representativeness~资格 qualifications of a representative~资格审查委员会 (delegates') credentials committee~作 representative work