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Understudy
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záložní herec, náhradník
an actor who practices the lines of another actor in order to replace them if necessary
Example
The understudy stepped into the lead role at the last minute when the main actor fell ill.
Záložní herec vkročil do hlavní role na poslední chvíli, když se hlavní herec onemocněl.
The director praised the understudy's dedication during rehearsals.
Režisér pochválil oddanost náhradníka během zkoušek.
to understudy
01
připravovat se na roli, studovat roli
to learn and rehearse a role in a play or other performance as a substitute for the regular performer in case of need
Example
She was chosen to understudy the lead actress in case of illness or absence.
He spent weeks understudying the role of Hamlet in preparation for the big performance.
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