in somebody’s/something’s stead
(formal)instead of somebody/something
Foxton was dismissed and John Smith was appointed in his stead.
Foxton was dismissed and John Smith was appointed in his stead.
福克斯顿被解职，受命接替他的是约翰∙史密斯。 stand somebody in good stead
to be useful or helpful to somebody when needed
Your languages will stand you in good stead when it comes to finding a job.
My years of teaching stood me in good stead.
多年的执教经验令我大受裨益。
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