replace

US [rɪˈpleɪs]
UK [rɪ'pleɪs]
  • v.取代;代替;更换;更新
  • Web替换;替代;接替
Simple Present:replaces  Present Participle:replacing  Past Tense:replaced  
Replace
v.
1.
~ sth/sb
代替;取代to be used instead of sth/sb else; to do sth instead of sb/sth else
The new design will eventually replace all existing models.
新的设计最终将会取代全部现有的型号。
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom.
课堂上电脑永远不会取代老师。
2.
(用…)替换;(以…)接替to remove sb/sth and put another person or thing in their place
He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.
他离开后,他的位置很难有人接替。
It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.
不吃正餐,改吃点心,这不是什么好主意。
3.
~ sth
更换;更新to change sth that is old, damaged, etc. for a similar thing that is newer or better
All the old carpets need replacing.
所有的旧地毯都需要更换。
You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses.
玻璃杯如有损坏,要负责赔偿。
4.
~ sth (+ adv./prep.)
把…放回原处to put sth back in the place where it was before
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer.
我小心翼翼地将杯子放回茶碟。
to replace the handset(= after using the telephone)
放回电话听筒

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