stead

sted

Collins 1

n. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

n. 代替, 接替, 有利, 用处, 好处
vt. 对...有利

Collins 星级

13,707

BNC 频率

20,027

使用频率

stead 源自古英语 stede，意为位置或地方。可以联想到“稳定” (steadiness) 的意思，表示一种稳定的状态。

例句

1. She stood in his stead while he was away.

她在他不在的时候代替他站在那儿。

2. The new manager will take the old one’s stead.

新经理将代替旧经理。

3. He chose to stay home in stead of going to the party.

他选择留在家里，而不是去参加聚会。