stead
noun uk/sted/ us/sted/
in someone's steadformal 代替（某人）
in place of someone
The marketing manager was ill and her deputy ran the meeting in her stead. 营销主管生病了，她的副手代替她主持会议。
stand someone in good stead （需要时）对某人有用，对某人有利
→ stand someone in good stead