- [uncountable]
the act of replacing one thing with another, especially something that is newer or better 替换;更换 the replacement of worn car parts 汽车上损坏零件的更换
Extra ExamplesDo you know where I can get the replacement part? 你知道我从哪儿能买到替换零件吗? Rare instruments are usually insured for their full replacement value. 珍贵的仪器通常都有全额更换保险。 The original furnishings are now in need of replacement. 原来的家具陈设如今都需要更换。 the president's temporary replacement by the Chief of Staff 总参谋长暂时接替总统的职务 Complete replacement of the roof tiles would be very expensive. 全部更换天花板会很贵。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- full
- partial
- …
- be in need of
- need
- require
- …
- programme/program
- cost
- value
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- hormone replacement therapy
- [countable]
a thing that replaces something, especially because the first thing is old, broken, etc. 替代品;替换物 She had a hip replacement six years ago. 她 6 年前做了髋关节置换手术。 If your passport is stolen you should apply for a replacement immediately. 如果护照被偷,应立即申请更换。 replacement windows 新换的窗子
Extra Exampleslow-calorie meal replacements 低热量代餐 Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses. 现在人们经常乘有轨电车代替公共汽车。 The series III gearbox is a direct replacement for a series II. 第三代变速箱可以直接取代第二代。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- permanent
- temporary
- immediate
- …
- appoint
- bring in (somebody/something as)
- hire
- …
- worker
- part
- product
- …
- as replacement
- replacement by
- replacement for
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- [countable] replacement (for somebody)
a person who replaces another person in an organization, especially in their job (尤指工作中的)接替者,替代者 Extra ExamplesHe came on as a replacement for the injured player. 他接替受伤的选手上场。 He is the most likely replacement for the captain. 他最有可能成为队长的接班人。 She served as a last-minute replacement for the woman originally selected. 她在最后时刻替代了最初当选的那名妇女。 She was named as a possible replacement for the cabinet minister. 她被指定为内阁部长的可能接班人。 We'll have to see how bad the injury is before deciding whether to bring in a replacement. 我们得看看伤势有多严重再决定是否需要换人。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- permanent
- temporary
- immediate
- …
- appoint
- bring in (somebody/something as)
- hire
- …
- worker
- part
- product
- …
- as replacement
- replacement by
- replacement for
- …
see also hormone replacement therapy