replace

verb
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present simple I / you / we / they replace
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he / she / it replaces
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past simple replaced
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past participle replaced
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-ing form replacing
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  1. replace somebody/something to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else 代替;取代synonym take over (from something)
    • 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。🔊🔊
    • These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks.这些措施绝不会取代定期进行安全检查的需要。
    • The weird feeling was gradually replaced by shock, and then anger.奇怪的感觉逐渐被震惊,然后是愤怒所取代。
    • replace somebody/something as something She replaced her husband as the local doctor.她取代丈夫成了当地的医生。
    • Green will replace the injured Walker in the starting line-up.绿色将代替受伤的沃克在首发阵容中。
    • He was selected last week to replace her on the council.上周他被选为替代她的理事会成员。
    Extra Examples
    • Machines can't replace people in this work.机器无法代替人做这项工作。
    • Many of the workers have been replaced by machines.许多工人已经被机器替代了。
    • These guidelines effectively replaced the official procedure.这些准则事实上替代了官方程序。
    • Williams has temporarily replaced Reed on the first team.威廉斯暂时替代里德进入了一队。
    • She replaced Jane Stott as Managing Director.她取代简・斯托特当了总裁。
    • She has been nominated to replace Justice O'Connor on the Supreme Court.她被提名取代最高法院大法官奥康纳。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • completely
    • entirely
    • fully
    verb + replace
    • can
    • can afford to
    • be built to
    preposition
    • as
    • by
    • with
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  2. to remove somebody/something and put another person or thing in their place(用…)替换;(以…)接替
    • replace somebody/something He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.他离开后,他的位置很难有人接替。🔊🔊
    • proposed changes to the constitution to replace the current system of government建议修改宪法以取代当前的政府体制
    • He was replaced as party leader in 1967.1967年,他被替换为党​​的领导人。
    • replace somebody/something with/by somebody/something 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。🔊🔊
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • completely
    • entirely
    • fully
    verb + replace
    • can
    • can afford to
    • be built to
    preposition
    • as
    • by
    • with
    See full entry
  3. replace something to change something that is old, damaged, etc. for a similar thing that is newer or better更换;更新
    • We're thinking of replacing our phone system.我们正在考虑更换电话系统。
    • to replace a window/roof更换窗户/屋顶
    • to replace a battery/light bulb更换电池/灯泡
    • All the old carpets need replacing.所有的旧地毯都需要更换。🔊🔊
    • an operation to replace both hips更换双髋的手术
    • You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses.玻璃杯如有损坏,要负责赔偿。🔊🔊
    • The club does not have the finances resources to replace the damaged equipment.俱乐部没有财力来更换损坏的设备。
    • We will replace a faulty part immediately.我们将立即更换故障零件。
    Extra Examples
    • Putting in a new kitchen can cost very little if you are simply replacing an old one.如果只是把旧的厨房设施换成新的就花不了多少钱。
    • We replaced the old television set with a newer one.我们把旧电视换成了个较新的。
    • It was built to replace the old Victorian jail.这项建筑是为了取代那残旧的维多利亚时代监狱。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • completely
    • entirely
    • fully
    verb + replace
    • can
    • can afford to
    • be built to
    preposition
    • as
    • by
    • with
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  4. replace something (+ adv./prep.) to put something back in the place where it was before把…放回原处
    • 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 phone).放回电话听筒
    Extra Examples
    • He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.他小心地把花瓶放回到架子上。
    • She replaced the dress in the wardrobe.她把裙子放回了衣橱。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • carefully
    • gently
    preposition
    • in
    • on
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