displace
/dɪsˈpleɪs/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5882 in the learning path
迫使离开家园
Definitions
v. Force people to leave their homes or usual surroundings.
迫使离开家园
v. Take the position or role previously held by something else.
取代；替代
v. Move something from its position, especially by occupying its space.
移开；排开
Example
The flood displaced several families living near the river.
洪水使住在河边的几户人家被迫离开家园。
Although automation may displace some workers, investment in retraining can help them find alternative employment.
虽然自动化可能取代部分工人，但投资再培训可以帮助他们找到其他工作。
Collocations
- displaced people
- displace workers
- displace water
Word family
- displacement (n.)
- displaced (adj.)
Usage tip
displace常指被迫迁离；也可指新事物取代旧事物。
FAQ
- What does displace mean?
- Force people to leave their homes or usual surroundings. Take the position or role previously held by something else. Move something from its position, especially by occupying its space.
- How is displace pronounced?
- UK /dɪsˈpleɪs/, US /dɪsˈpleɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
