唐静 考研阅读逐句译2001年第1篇第10句Thus, in the nineteenth century, local geological studies represented worthwhile research in their own right; but, in the twentieth century, local studies have increasingly become acceptable to professionals only if they incorporate, and reflect on, the wider geological picture.

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represent //v.

    1 [Tn, Cn.n/a]make an image of or show (sb/sth) in a picture, sculpture or play; depict （在绘画、雕塑或戏剧中）表现（某人[某事物]），描绘，塑造

    *The picture represents a hunting scene. 这是一幅行猎图。

    *The king is represented as a villain in the play. 在这出剧中把国王刻画成一个反面人物。

    2 [Tn, Cn.n/a, Cn.t] describe (sb/sth), often misleadingly, as having a certain character or qualities 将（某人[某事物]）（常指歪曲性地）描述为有某特点或性质

    *Why do you represent the matter in this way? 你为什么把这事说成这样?

    *He represented himself as an expert. 他把自己说成是专家。

    3 [Tn, Tf, Dn.pr, Dpr.f] ~ sth (to sb) (fml 文) state sth as a protest or appeal 陈述某事物（作为抗议或申诉）

    *represent the rashness of a plan, the seriousness of an accusation 抗议某计画过于粗率、某指控过于严厉

    *They represented their grievances to the Governor. 他们向总督申诉冤情。

    4 [Tn]

    (a) stand for or be a symbol or equivalent of (sb/sth); symbolize 代表, 象徵, 等于（某人[某事物]），标志

    *Phonetic symbols represent sounds. 语音符号是标音的符号。

    *The rose represents England. 玫瑰花是英格兰的象徵。

    (b) be an example or embodiment of (sth); typify 是（某事物）的一个例子，体现（某事物），作为...典型

    *This quartet represents a major new trend in modern music. 这首四重奏的曲子反映了现代音乐中一种主要的新趋向。

    5 [Tn] be the result of (sth); correspond to 是（某事物）的结果; 相当于

    *This new car represents years of research. 这种新型汽车是多年研究的成果。

    6 (a) [Tn esp passive 尤用于被动语态] act as a substitute or deputy for (sb) 作为（某人）的代表或代理人

    *The Queen was represented at the funeral by the British ambassador. 英国大使代表女王参加了葬礼。

    (b) [Tn, Dpr.f] act as a spokesman for (sb) 作为（某人）的代言人

    *Members (ie of Parliament) representing Welsh constituencies 代表威尔士各选区的国会议员

*Our firm is represented in India by Mr Hall. 我公司驻印度代表是霍尔先生。

in one’s own right //

as a result of one's own claims, qualifications, or efforts, rather than an association with someone else 凭本身的权利、资格等

professional //n.

    1 person qualified or employed in one of the professions 具有某专业资格的人，从事某专业的人，专业人士

    *You need a professional to sort out your finances. 你需要专业人士替你管理财务。

    2 (also infml 口语作 pro) professional player or performer, esp a sportsman employed by a club to teach and advise its members 职业运动员，职业演员，（尤指受雇于俱乐部的）职业教练，职业顾问

    *a golf professional 高尔夫球职业运动员.

    3 (also infml 口语作 pro) (approv 褒) highly skilled and experienced person 技术精湛经验丰富的人，内行，专家

    *She's a true professional! 她真不愧为专家!

    *This survey is the work of a real professional. 这份调查是真正内行人做的。

incorporate //v.

    1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (in/into sth) make sth part of a whole; include 将某事物包括进去，包含

    *Many of your suggestions have been incorporated in the new plan. 你的建议多已纳入新计画中。

    (b) [Tn] have (sth) as part of a whole 将（某事物）作为整体的一部分，合并

    *The new car design incorporates all the latest safety features. 汽车的新设计具备最新安全措施的一切特点。

    2 [Tn] (US) form a legal corporation 组成公司

    *We had to incorporate the company for tax reasons. 鉴于税务原因, 我们得组成公司。

    *a company incorporated in the USA 在美国组建的公司

结构：

    Thus, in the nineteenth century, local geological studies represented worthwhile research in their own right; （第一个并列句）//but, in the twentieth century, local studies have increasingly become acceptable to professionals （but连接的第二个并列句）//only if they incorporate, and reflect on, the wider geological picture（only if条件状语从句）.

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