Represent 对比 Signify

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Represent

前 1000（非常常见） B1

Signify

前 2000（常见） B1 verb

最常见: Represent

	Represent	Signify
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˌreprɪˈzent/","/ˌreprɪˈzents/","/ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/","/ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌreprɪˈzent/","/ˌreprɪˈzents/","/ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/","/ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ// 🇺🇸 //ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ//
含义	展示或成为某事的例子。 to show or be an example of something	意味着或显示某事。 To mean or show something.
例句	It is important to represent your ideas clearly during the presentation.	The red light signifies to stop your vehicle.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 1000（非常常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B1	B1
词性		verb
搭配	strongly, well, equally, legally, ably, adequately, choose somebody to, elect somebody to, select somebody to, accurately, faithfully, fairly, be intended to, purport to, seek to, as, accurately, faithfully, fairly, be intended to, purport to, seek to, as, accurately, faithfully, fairly, be intended to, purport to, seek to, as	signify a meaning, signify importance, signify change, signify relationship
反义	misrepresent, hide	dissociate, disconnect
常见错误	Using 'represent' incorrectly as a noun (it is a verb)., Confusing 'represent' with 'present'., Using 'represent' without an object.	Confusing 'signify' with 'symbolize' - they have slightly different uses., Using 'signify' in informal contexts where 'mean' is more appropriate., Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'it signifies' without specifying what.
用法说明	在谈论符号、图像或代表他人行动的人时使用'代表'。在非常随意的场合避免使用。 Use 'represent' when talking about symbols, images, or people acting on behalf of others. Avoid in very casual contexts.	在正式和中性语境中使用'表示'。在随意对话中避免使用。 Use 'signify' to indicate meaning in formal and neutral contexts. Avoid in casual conversations.

在真实片段中看它

"Even life itself only represents you.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

And frankly, I don't go looking for guilty people to represent.

This crew represents the best of humanity.

"Even life itself only represents you.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

And frankly, I don't go looking for guilty people to represent.

Represent

常见问题：Represent 对比 Signify

Represent和Signify 有什么区别？

Represent: to show or be an example of something Signify: To mean or show something.

哪个更常见：Represent和Signify？

Represent 在日常英语中最常见。

Represent和Signify 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Represent: B1, Signify: B1。

能各给一个例子吗？

Represent: It is important to represent your ideas clearly during the presentation. Signify: The red light signifies to stop your vehicle.

我可以互换使用 Represent和Signify 吗？

不总是。Represent和Signify 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。