Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Alternate, reserve, substitute: Used to describe a person or thing that is designated to replace or serve as a backup to a primary person or thing, especially in an official or organizational capacity.
   • Supplementary, auxiliary: Pertaining to something that is additional and available for use if needed.

2. Noun:

   • An alternate, a reserve, a substitute: A person who is designated to take the place of another if necessary, such as in a delegation, team, or official position.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Anh ấy là thành viên dự khuyết của ủy ban. (He is an alternate member of the committee.)
  • Chúng tôi cần có một kế hoạch dự khuyết. (We need to have a reserve/backup plan.)

• Noun:

  • Cô ấy được bầu làm đại biểu dự khuyết. (She was elected as a delegate alternate.)
  • Trong trận đấu, các cầu thủ dự khuyết sẵn sàng thay thế. (In the match, the substitute players are ready to replace others.)

Advanced Usage

• "Ở vị trí dự khuyết": To be in a reserve/standby position.

  • Anh ta phải chấp nhận ở vị trí dự khuyết cho đến khi có cơ hội. (He had to accept being in a reserve position until an opportunity arose.)

• "Danh sách dự khuyết": A reserve list, a waiting list.

  • Tên của cô ấy nằm trong danh sách dự khuyết cho chuyến bay. (Her name is on the waiting list for the flight.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dự bị: Often used interchangeably with "dự khuyết" in many contexts, especially in sports (e.g., cầu thủ dự bị - substitute player) or military (lực lượng dự bị - reserve forces). It can imply a more formal or structured backup system.
• Thay thế: To substitute, to replace. This is the verb form for the action performed by a "dự khuyết".
• Phụ: Supplementary, auxiliary. Can describe a secondary or supporting role, but lacks the specific connotation of being a direct replacement.

Synonyms

• Thay thế (substitute): Can be used as both a verb and a noun.
• Dự bị (reserve, backup): Very close in meaning, with significant overlap.
• Dự phòng (standby, contingency): Often used for plans or resources.

Related Phrases

• Làm dự khuyết cho ai: To serve as an alternate/substitute for someone.
  • Tôi sẽ làm dự khuyết cho trưởng nhóm trong cuộc họp. (I will serve as the alternate for the team leader in the meeting.)

Related Idioms

• "Chuẩn bị phương án dự khuyết": To prepare a backup plan. This is a common practical application of the concept.
  • Trong kinh doanh, luôn cần chuẩn bị phương án dự khuyết. (In business, it's always necessary to prepare a backup plan.)

1. Alternate (Mỹ)
   • Đại biểu dự khuyết
     An alternate delegate