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取代

qǔ dài

HSK 6

Meaning

  • to replace

Definition

取代指用新的、不同的或更合适的人或事物替换原有的。

To replace, to substitute; to take the place of something or someone.

Usage

常用于描述在职位、功能、技术或地位上被替代,强调新事物取代旧事物。

Commonly used to describe being replaced in position, function, technology, or status, emphasizing the new replaces the old.

Examples

  • 1 智能手机在很大程度上取代了传统相机。 (Smartphones have largely replaced traditional cameras.)
  • 2 他因工作失误被新同事取代。 (He was replaced by a new colleague due to a work error.)
  • 3 电子书是否会完全取代纸质书? (Will e-books completely replace paper books?)
  • 4 人工智能将取代许多重复性工作。 (Artificial intelligence will replace many repetitive jobs.)
  • 5 这位老将最终被年轻选手取代。 (The veteran player was ultimately replaced by a younger player.)
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