a.[(+of)]

1. 代表性的，典型的
   This case is representative of the attitudes of the police.

   这个事例典型地反映了警方的态度。

2. 代表的，代理的；议会制的
   representative government

   代议政体

3. 描写的；表现的；表示的

n.[C]

1. 典型，代表物
   The tiger is a common representative of the cat family.

   虎是一种普通的猫科动物。

2. 代表，代理人
   She is the club's representative at the convention.

   她是该俱乐部派来参加会议的代表。

3. 【美】（通常大写）众议院议员；州议员

adj.

1. typical of a class or group.
   ▸containing typical examples of many or all types.
2. (of a legislative or deliberative assembly) consisting of people chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group.
   ▸(of a government or political system) based on such representation of the people.
3. serving as a portrayal of something.

n.

1. a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
2. an agent of a firm who travels to potential clients to sell its products.
3. an example of a class or group.