1590s, "to restore to a previous place or position," from re- "back, again" + place (v.). Meaning "to take the place of" is recorded from 1753; that of "to fill the place of (with something else)" is from 1765. Related: Replaced; replacing.
权威例句
1. Who do you suppose will replace her on the show?
你觉得谁会代替她参加这场演出?
2. Around 1910 motorized carriages were beginning to replace horse-drawn cabs.
大约从1910年起,机动车开始取代马车。
3. Steel cable will be used to replace worn ropes.
将用钢缆替换磨损的绳索。
4. When your exhaust falls off, you have to replace it.
如果你的排气管脱落,应将其更换。
5. The new laws will be just as oppressive as those they replace.
【replace, substitute, exchange】
这组词都有“换”的意思,其区别是:
replace: 的含义为“替换”,“取代”。如:George has replaced Edward as captain of the team.(乔石治已接替爱德华担任队长。)
substitute: 则表示“用……代替”。如:We substitute nylon for cotton.(我们用尼龙代替了棉花。)
exchange: 指“互相交换”。