represent

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

Chinese meaning: 代表；象征

The dove is often used to represent peace in many cultures.

鸽子在许多文化中常被用来象征和平。

Each student was asked to represent their country in the international debate.

每个学生被要求在国际辩论中代表自己的国家。