represent

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

中文释义：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。