stead
/sted; stɛd/ 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.