deputy
/ˈdepjʊtɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)
1- a person whose immediate superior is a senior figure within an organization and who acts for this superior in their absence副手, 代理人。
1.1
- a parliamentary representative in certain countries（某些国家的）议会议员。
1.2
- Brit. a coal mine official responsible for safety〈英〉（负责煤矿安全工作的）矿区安全主任。
短语
by deputy
- historical instructing another person to act in one's stead; by proxy〈史〉由他人代理的; 由他人代表的：
the wardens of the forests performed important duties by deputy.
森林管理员通过代理人执行重要任务。
派生词
deputyship
noun词源
late Middle English: from Old French depute, from late Latin deputatus, past participle of deputare （see DEPUTE）.