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To be useful or advantageous to someone in the future when needed.

对某人有帮助

• The research skills she learned at university will stand her in good stead in the future.

她在大学学到的研究技能将在未来对她大有帮助。

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。