understudy in Chinese
understudy in Chinese is 代替 — understudy means a performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.
understudy in Chinese
代替
Pronounced: dài tì
To act as an understudy (to someone).
What does "understudy" mean?
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noun A performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.
"The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill."
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verb To learn a role thoroughly so as to be ready to replace the regular performer.
"He understudied the lead for six months before finally getting his own show."
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understudy in a sentence
- The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill.
- He understudied the lead for six months before finally getting his own show.
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What is "understudy" in Chinese?
"understudy" in Chinese is 代替. understudy means: A performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.
How do you pronounce 代替?
"understudy" in Chinese is 代替, pronounced "dài tì".
How do you use "understudy" in a sentence?
Example: "The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill." In Chinese, "understudy" is 代替.
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