substitution

/ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shən -ˈtyü-/ (ame, mw)

substitution — noun

  • substitutionsingular
  • substitutionsplural

1. the act of giving a person or thing the position or role that another person or

1.名詞B1
釋義

the act of giving a person or thing the position or role that another person or thing had before — for example, using margarine instead of butter in a recipe, or having a colleague cover a co-worker's shift

例句

The recipe calls for a simple substitution of honey for sugar.

When Pim fell ill, Amira made a last-minute substitution as the lead speaker.

substitution + as + role (person replacing another)

同義詞
  • replacement

    broader term; a replacement need not be a direct one-for-one match

  • swap

    informal; often implies mutual exchange rather than one-directional change

  • exchange

    suggests a reciprocal or balanced trade between two items

反義詞
  • preservation

    keeping the original item or person in place instead of changing

文法句型

substitution of [noun] for [noun]

用法筆記

Often follows the pattern 'substitution of A for B', where A is the new item and B is the item being replaced. Do not use 'with' in place of 'for' in this structure.

常見錯誤

❌I made a substitution of butter with margarine.
✅I made a substitution of margarine for butter.
💡The correct structure uses 'for', not 'with', after 'substitution of [new item]'.

2. in team sports such as football or basketball, the action of sending one player

2.名詞B2
釋義

in team sports such as football or basketball, the action of sending one player off the field and sending a different player on to continue the game in their place

例句

The coach made a double substitution in the second half of the match.

collocation: make a substitution

Substitution rules allow each team to make up to five changes during a game.

collocation: substitution rules

同義詞
  • player change

    neutral term used in coaching and commentary

  • swap

    informal; 'the team made a swap in defence'

文法句型

make a substitution

substitution [rules/bench/player]

用法筆記

In sports contexts, a 'substitution' is the act of replacing a player, not the player who comes on. That person is called a 'substitute'. The verb is 'to substitute [player A] for [player B]'.

常見錯誤

❌The referee called for a substitute.' (when meaning the act of changing)
✅The referee allowed a substitution.
💡A 'substitute' is the player who comes on; a 'substitution' is the act of changing players.