stand-in
UK/'stændin/US
Definitions
n.
A person who takes the place of another, especially temporarily
替身；临时代替者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedstandstand, set, place
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-connector
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inroot
=stand-in
From the phrasal verb stand in (for someone) = to take someone's place. stand is the native Germanic cousin of the Latin st root. A stand-in literally 'stands in' the spot another person would occupy.
Common Collocations
- 1.act as a stand-in担任替身
- 2.serve as a stand-in充当代替者
- 3.stunt stand-in特技替身
Example Sentences
- 1.
The lighting crew used a stand-in while the star was in makeup.