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替代
tìdài
Description
"替代"的意思是用一个东西或一个人来代替另一个。
"替代" means to use one thing or person to replace another.
我们常常说用新的东西替代旧的东西。
We often say to replace old things with new ones.
Meanings
替代tìdài
to replace; to substitute for
我们可以用水果替代甜点。
We can use fruit as a substitute for dessert.
替代tìdài
substitute; alternative (as a modifier)
这是一个好的替代方法。
This is a good alternative method.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
替 (replace) + 代 (substitute/take place of), two near-synonym characters combined.
- Nuance
替代 and 代替 are close, but 替代 often stresses the replacement result or thing itself.
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