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取代
qǔdài
Description
“取代”的意思是用一个东西或一个人来代替另一个。
"取代" means to replace one thing or person with another.
比如新机器取代了旧的，或者一个人取代了别人的位置。
For example, a new machine replaces the old one, or one person takes the place of another.
Meanings
取代qǔdài
to replace; to take the place of
新手机取代了旧手机。
The new phone replaced the old one.
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Notes
- Etymology
取 (take) + 代 (substitute), literally 'take and substitute'.
- Nuance
often implies the old thing is pushed out and no longer used.
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