be characteristic or a representative example of
作为…的典型;具有… 的特点
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tough ,low-lying vegetation typifies this arctic area .该寒冷地区植物典型特点是耐寒低矮。
represent; symbolize
代表;象征
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the sun typified the Greeks ,and the moon the Persians .太阳代表希腊人,月亮代表波斯人。
"mid 17th cent.: from Latin