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代理
dàilǐ
Description
“代理”的意思是替别人做事，或者代表别人处理事情。
"代理" means to do things on behalf of someone else or to represent someone in handling matters.
在公司里，一个人可以代理经理的工作。
In a company, a person can代理 the manager's work.
Meanings
代理dàilǐ
to act on behalf of someone; act as agent
他生病了，我来代理他的工作。
He is sick, so I am taking over his work.
代理dàilǐ
agent; representative; proxy
他是这家公司的代理。
He is the agent of this company.
代理dàilǐ
acting (temporary substitute in a position)
他现在是代理校长。
He is currently the acting principal.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
代 (to substitute/replace) + 理 (to manage/handle).
- Nuance
代理 stresses acting with authority on another's behalf, unlike plain 代替 (just replace).
In videos
“你就代理一下好吧”
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