replacement
/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4546 in the learning path
替代者；替换物
Definitions
n. A person or thing that takes another's place.
替代者；替换物
n. The act of putting someone or something in another's place.
替换；更换
Example
The shop sent a replacement for my broken kettle.
商店寄来了一个新水壶，替换我坏掉的那个。
The replacement of outdated buses with electric vehicles could improve air quality in densely populated cities.
用电动车辆替换老旧公交车，可以改善人口密集城市的空气质量。
Collocations
- a replacement for
- replacement parts
- hip replacement
Word family
- replace (v.)
- replaceable (adj.)
- irreplaceable (adj.)
Synonyms
- substitute
Usage tip
替换物常可数；替换这一过程通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does replacement mean?
- A person or thing that takes another's place. The act of putting someone or something in another's place.
- How is replacement pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/, US /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
