understudy
US /ˈʌn.dɚˌstʌd.i/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚˌstʌd.i/
1.
pelakon ganti, simpanan
an actor who learns the role of another actor in a play so as to be able to replace them if necessary
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She was the understudy for the lead role in the Broadway show.
Dia adalah pelakon ganti untuk peranan utama dalam persembahan Broadway.
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The director asked the understudy to be ready to perform.
Pengarah meminta pelakon ganti bersedia untuk membuat persembahan.
1.
mempelajari peranan ganti, menggantikan
to learn (a role) as an understudy
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She had to understudy the role of Juliet for several weeks.
Dia terpaksa mempelajari peranan Juliet sebagai pelakon ganti selama beberapa minggu.
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He was asked to understudy the lead singer in case of illness.
Dia diminta untuk menggantikan penyanyi utama sekiranya sakit.