surrogate / ˈsʌrəɡɪt/ TEM8

• 1. 

  ADJ You use surrogate to describe a person or thing that is given a particular role because the person or thing that should have the role is not available. 替代的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  Martin had become Howard Cosell's surrogate son.

  马丁已成为霍华德马考塞尔的代子了。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Surrogate is also a noun. 替代者; 替代物

  例：

  Arms control should not be made into a surrogate for peace.

  军备控制不应变成和平的替代物。