Definition (代表)
to accurately represent or reflect something, showing its true nature
作为 ……的反映；真实地呈现 ……
The film serves as a mirror of the everyday lives of British people during World War II.
这部电影真实反映了二战期间英国人的日常生活。
They view fashion as a mirror reflecting societal trends and values.
他们将时尚视为反映社会趋势和价值观的一面镜子。
He intends for his art to be inspiring, rather than a mirror of the suffering he has experienced.
他希望他的艺术作品能激励人心，而不是反映他所经历的苦难。