pinch-hit
US /ˈpɪntʃ.hɪt/
UK /ˈpɪntʃ.hɪt/
1.
代打, 替補擊球
to bat in place of another player, typically when a hit is particularly needed
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The coach decided to have the rookie pinch-hit in the bottom of the ninth.
教練決定讓新秀在第九局下半代打。
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He was brought in to pinch-hit for the injured player.
他被派來代打受傷的球員。
2.
臨時頂替, 幫忙
to act as a substitute or fill in for someone in a difficult situation
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When the main speaker got sick, I had to pinch-hit and give the presentation.
當主講人病倒時，我不得不臨時頂替並進行演講。
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She's always willing to pinch-hit when someone needs help.
當有人需要幫助時，她總是樂意幫忙。