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代表 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • delegate noun Someone chosen to represent others, especially at a meeting or conference.
  • represent verb To act or speak on behalf of someone else.
  • representative adjective Typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.

Senses

代表 is used for these senses in English:

  • on behalf of Speaking or acting for.
  • representative One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]

delegate — full definition

  1. noun Someone chosen to represent others, especially at a meeting or conference.
  2. verb To hand off a task or responsibility to someone else, usually someone junior.

represent — full definition

  1. verb To act or speak on behalf of someone else.
  2. verb To serve as a sign, symbol, or example of something.
  3. verb To portray or depict something, visually or in words.

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