deputize /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/ ( deputizing, deputized, deputizes )

BRIT also deputise

• 1. 

  V-T If you deputize someone, you ask them to do something on another person's behalf, for example, attend a meeting. 委托(某人)为代表 [美国英语]

  例：

  The president said he could deputize the Florida National Guard to help with security.

  该总统说他可能委托佛罗里达国民警卫队为代表去帮助提供安全保障。

• 2. 

  V-I If you deputize for someone, you do something on their behalf, for example, attend a meeting. 代表(某人)

  例：

  I sometimes had to deputize for him in the kitchen.

  我有时候不得不在厨房里代表他。

  例：

  Herr Schulmann cannot be here to welcome you and has asked me to deputize.

  舒曼先生不能到此欢迎你，他让我做代表。