A person or group relieving another on duty; esp. a soldier or body of soldiers relieving another on guard. Also (and earliest) in extended use.
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| 释义 | the world > time > change > exchange > substitution > [noun] > a substitute > in work or sport (5) relief1709 A person or group relieving another on duty; esp. a soldier or body of soldiers relieving another on guard. Also (and earliest) in extended use. substitute1826 Sport. A player who replaces another in a team, esp. during the course of a match; each of the players nominated to be available for this purpose… sub1864 spec. Sport. A substitute player; = substitute, n. 4d. alternate1898 A person who alternates with another in performing the duties of a particular position, role, or office. pinch-hitter1899 A substitute batter, esp. one who (once substituted) replaces the scheduled batter for the remainder of the game. Also in extended use: a person… |
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