She acted as a surrogate mother for her sister's child.
她为姐姐的孩子担任代理母亲。
Choose the best synonym for the word “surrogate” as used in this sentence: “The lawyer suggested a surrogate to handle the responsibilities in the absence of the executive.”
A — substitute. “surrogate” means n. substitute; replacement; proxy
When the star fell ill, a ______ quickly stepped in to play her role.
B — surrogate. “surrogate” means n. substitute; replacement; proxy
surrogate — n. substitute; replacement; proxy. In Chinese: 替代品，代理人.
surrogate is pronounced /ˈsʌrəɡət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sur · ro · gate.
She acted as a surrogate mother for her sister's child. (她为姐姐的孩子担任代理母亲。)
substitute, proxy, replacement — all close in meaning to surrogate (n. substitute; replacement; proxy).
Yes. surrogate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
sur- (under) + rog (request) + ate → agent/replacement.