Definition
- C2
to perform the responsibilities of another individual or fill their role at an event because they are unable to attend
代替；顶替
Since her colleague was ill, she had to stand in for him and speak at the meeting.
因为她的同事生病了，她必须代替他在会议上发言。
If you can't make it to the party, let me know, and I can stand in for you.
如果你不能参加派对，请告诉我，我可以代替你。
In the performance, the understudy will stand in for the lead role.
在表演中，替角将代替主角演出。