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 wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.
我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已经来参加开会。
If the sky fll (or falls), we shall catch larks.
异想天开
and we control it by means of the mud which we circulate down the drill pipe.