1.represent vt.象征;代表;相当于;表现;描绘;正式提出
..and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling， and archery, which are all so exciting to watch! (教材P8)
它由三个项目所代表:赛马、摔跤和射箭，这些观看起来都非常令人兴奋!
[合作探究]体会represent的用法和意义
①By way of example, he represented his own experience to us.
当作例子，他向我们讲述了自己的经历。

②She represents the woman as the best mother in the world.
她把这个妇女描绘成世界上最好的母亲。
③He represents himself to be an expert on biology.
他_
自称是_生物学专家。
[自主发现]
④represent sth to sb向某人说明某事
⑤represent...as.....描绘成
⑥represent_ oneself to be...自称.....