replace

replace
verb
[with obj.]
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
派生
replacer
noun
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