stead
n
(idm 習(xí)語(yǔ)) 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. 這個(gè)會(huì)我來不了, 我讓助手代我出席. stand sb in good `stead be useful or helpful to sb when needed 在需要時(shí)對(duì)某人有用或有幫助
My anorak has stood me in good stead this winter. 我這件皮猴兒今年冬天可幫了大忙了.