Wordiyo

understudy

🇬🇧 UK/'ʌndәstʌdi/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A performer who learns another's role in order to be a replacement when needed.

替角；候补演员

v.

To learn a role thoroughly so as to be able to replace the regular performer.

练习当替角；学习替代他人的角色

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
underother
+
studyother
=understudy

Common Collocations

  • 1.serve as understudy担任替角
  • 2.train an understudy培训候补演员
  • 3.understudy for a role为某角色担任替补
  • 4.[understudy performance]替补演出

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The understudy stepped in when the lead actress fell ill before opening night.

  • 2.

    She spent years as an understudy, waiting for her chance to shine on Broadway.

  • 3.

    Every great performer should train an understudy to ensure the show goes on.

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