in someone's stead

Related to word: stead

Pharse

Definition

  1. Acting as a substitute for someone; taking their place or role.

    代替

    • As the manager was on leave, the deputy manager chaired the meeting in his stead.

      由于经理正在休假,副经理代替他主持了会议。

    • When the head chef was injured, the sous chef had to work in his stead.

      当主厨受伤时,副主厨不得不代替他工作。

    • A guest lecturer will teach in her stead after the original instructor fell ill.

      由于原来的讲师生病了,一位客座讲师将代替她授课。