deputize /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/ (deputizing,deputized,deputizes)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） 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（不及物动词） 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。