deputize
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/ˈdepjutaɪz/
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/ˈdepjutaɪz/
to temporarily take the place or responsibilities of someone else
I will deputize for the manager while she is on vacation.
我将在经理度假期间代理她的职责。
to give someone the authority to act for another person or organization
The sheriff deputized several volunteers to help maintain order at the festival.
警长委派了几名志愿者帮助在节日上维持秩序。