| 单词 | surrogate |
| 释义 | surrogate (once / 6949 pages) nadj Someone who acts as a surrogate takes the place of another person. If a celebrity leaves her seat to use the restroom in the middle of a big Hollywood awards ceremony, a surrogate will take his or her place until she returns. Surrogate comes from the Latin word surrogare, which means "to put in another's place," or "to substitute." An uncle might refer to his niece as a surrogate child if they are very close, especially if he doesn't have his own biological children. Since 1978, surrogate has also been used to describe a woman who carries and delivers a baby for another person or couple. WORD FAMILYsurrogate: surrogates USAGE EXAMPLESShe completed a substantial pile of medical and legal paperwork, then got the go-ahead to choose a family in need of a surrogate. Washington Times(Dec 26, 2016) He was active in his father’s campaign for president, serving as a campaign surrogate, spokesman and senior aide. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) There are two main problems in Russia’s surrogate alcohol market: first is the widespread consumption of items marked as perfumes or bath tinctures. The Guardian(Dec 21, 2016) 1n someone who takes the place of another person Syn|Hyper alternate, replacement backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) 2n a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others Syn|Hypo|Hyper deputy vicegerent someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy agent a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations 3adj providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties surrogate father Syn foster adoptive of parents and children; related by adoption |
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