understudies

英 [ˈʌndəstʌdiz] 美 [ˈʌndərstʌdiz]

n.  候补演员; 替角
v.  排练当候补演员; 做替角
understudy的第三人称单数和复数



柯林斯词典

  1. N-COUNT 预备演员;替角儿
    An actor's or actress's understudy is the person who has learned their part in a play and can act the part if the actor or actress is ill.
    1. He was an understudy to Charlie Chaplin on a tour of the USA.
      他是查理·卓别麟美国巡演期间的替角儿。

双语例句

  1. In another musical, Mamma Mia!, Ashley Park is in the chorus and understudies the character of a best friend, usually played by white actress.
    在另一部音乐剧《妈妈咪呀!》(Mammamia!)中,阿什莉·帕克(AshleyPark)是合唱队的一员,同时候补饰演一个最好的朋友,这个角色通常是白人女演员饰演的。
  2. In Matilda, Celia Mei Rubin is in the ensemble and understudies the role of Mrs. Phelps, the kindly librarian who has been played so far by black actresses.
    西莉亚·梅·鲁宾(CeliaMeiRubin)在《玛蒂尔达》(Matilda)的演员名单中,候补饰演亲切的图书管理员费尔普斯夫人(Mrs.Phelps),此前该角色都是黑人女演员扮演的。
  3. Neither Aaron Lennon nor Shaun Wright-Phillips, Walcott's obvious understudies on the right, can operate up front or replicate his goal threat.
    列侬和赖特-菲利普斯都不能打前锋或者提供可靠的进球保障。
  4. Quarrels and dissensions ensued among the cast, most of whom hurriedly and shamefacedly handed over their parts to understudies.
    争吵和纠纷随之在演员们中间发生了,他们当中大部分都急急忙忙、不顾羞耻地将他们的角色交给了替身演员。