“Supplant” means to supersede or replace someone or something that is old or no longer needed. It signifies taking the place of another.
“Supplant” means to supersede or replace someone or something that is old or no longer needed. It signifies taking the place of another.
| 英语单词 | supplant |
|---|---|
| 英美音标 | 英 [səˈplɑːnt] 美 [səˈplænt] |
| 中文释义 | vt. 代替；排挤掉 [ 过去式 supplanted 过去分词 supplanted 现在分词 supplanting 第三人称单数 supplants ] |
| 英语例句 | (1) No man could supplant him. (2) He was hanged for plotting to supplant the king. (3) In windy Colorado, a smart grid may focus more on harnessing wind energy to supplant electrical power. |
| 中文例句 | (1) 没有人能够代替他的工作。 (2) 他因阴谋篡夺皇位而被绞死。 (3) 在多风的拉罗拉多，智能电网可能更把焦点放在利用风能发电代替热电。 |
| 星级 | ★★ |
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