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n U正式 替代

词组in sb.'s stead 正式 代替某人

• He couldn't attend the meeting but he sent his secretary in his stead. 他没能出席会议，但是让秘书代他出席。

stand sb. in good stead 对某人有用

• The book will stand me in good stead. 这本书对我将很有益处。