English Dictionary

understudy

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/

動詞

To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required. / To act as an understudy (to someone). / To act in a similar manner to some known person.

日本語の意味

通常の出演者が不在の際に、その役を代わりに演じるために、役を徹底的に学習すること。 / 誰かの下で、控えの役者としてその役を担うこと。 / 知名の人物に似た方法で演じる、またはその行動をとること。

She agreed to understudy the lead role so she could step in if the principal actor fell ill.

彼女は主役の俳優が病気になった場合に代役を務められるように、主役の役を稽古することに同意した。

意味（1）

To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.

意味（2）

To act as an understudy (to someone).

意味（3）

To act in a similar manner to some known person.

That lean gentleman had apparently understudied Pharaoh of old and hardened his heart.

understudies （ present singular third-person ）

understudying （ participle present ）

understudied （ participle past ）

understudied （ past ）