stead
n
(idm 习语) in sb's/sth's `stead (fml 文) in sb's/sth's place; instead of sb/sth 代替某人[某事物]
I can't attend the meeting but I'll send my assistant in my stead. 这个会我来不了, 我让助手代我出席. stand sb in good `stead be useful or helpful to sb when needed 在需要时对某人有用或有帮助
My anorak has stood me in good stead this winter. 我这件皮猴儿今年冬天可帮了大忙了.
🗣️ 情景例句
I told you.
我告诉过你了。
Will it be convenient for you to explain your plans to him?
你向他解释计划将是方便的吗?
It suddenly dawned on me that this express was not roaring down the line at ninety miles an hour, but barely chugging along at thirty.