supersede
/ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ · /ˌsuːpɚˈsiːd/
CEFR level C1Topic TechnologyWord #5849 in the learning path
取代；替代
Definitions
v. To replace something older or no longer useful.
取代；替代
Example
This new timetable supersedes the one on our fridge.
这份新时刻表取代了我们冰箱上的旧时刻表。
Digital payment systems may eventually supersede cash in many settings, although accessibility concerns must first be addressed.
数字支付系统最终可能在许多场景中取代现金，但必须先解决使用便利性方面的问题。
Collocations
- supersede existing rules
- be superseded by
- supersede earlier versions
Synonyms
- replace
- supplant
- displace
Usage tip
注意拼写结尾是-sede，不是-cede；常用被动式。
FAQ
- What does supersede mean?
- To replace something older or no longer useful.
- How is supersede pronounced?
- UK /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/, US /ˌsuːpɚˈsiːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
