deputy

意味

• n. 代理人
• n. 副官
• adj. 代理の

英語の定義

• n. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
• n. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
• n. a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
• n. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

語形変化

複数形

deputies

例文

1. n. 代理人

   Since the director was unable to attend the conference, she sent her deputy to speak on her behalf.

   部長は会議に出席できなかったため、自分の代理人を立てて発言させました。

2. n. 副官

   The general discussed the new strategy with his trusted deputy before making a final decision.

   将軍は最終決定を下す前に、信頼する副官と新しい戦略について話し合いました。

3. adj. 代理の

   The deputy manager will lead the project team while the manager is away on business.

   課長が出張で不在の間は、代理のマネージャーがプロジェクトチームを率いる予定です。