take the place of 代替,取代 Ian's smile was replaced by a frown. 伊恩的微笑被皱眉所代替。 ■provide or find a substitute for (something that is broken, old, or inoperative) 更换,替换 the light bulb needs replacing. 电灯泡需要更换。 ■fill the role of (someone or something) with a substitute 替代(某人或某事的作用) the government dismissed 3,000 of its customs inspectors, replacing them with new recruits. 政府解雇了3,000名海关检查员,用新雇员替代了他们。
put (something) back in a previous place or position 放回,把…放回原处 he drained his glass and replaced it on the bar. 他喝光了杯中酒以后把杯子放回到吧台上。