replacement
/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈplās-mənt/ (ame, mw)
replacement — 名詞
- replacementsingular
- replacementsplural
1. the act of taking away something old or broken and putting a new thing in its pl
更換；取代
用新東西替換舊東西的過程
the act of taking away something old or broken and putting a new thing in its place, especially when the new thing works better or is more modern
The replacement of old streetlights with LED lamps saved the city a lot of money.
把舊路燈換成 LED 燈，為該市節省了一大筆開銷。
replacement of [X] with [Y]
After the storm, the replacement of the damaged roof tiles took several days.
暴風雨過後，更換受損屋頂瓦片花了幾天的時間。
Car manufacturers recommend regular replacement of air filters to keep engines clean.
汽車製造商建議定期更換空氣濾清器，以保持引擎清潔。
Replacement of printed boarding passes with digital ones has made airport check-in faster.
將紙本登機證改為電子登機證，使機場報到流程更加快速。
- substitution
more formal and technical; often used in mathematics, science, or formal contexts
- changeover
more informal; emphasises the switch from one system or thing to another
- retention
keeping something instead of replacing it
文法句型
replacement of [something]
replacement with [something]
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' to name what is taken away, and 'with' or 'by' to name what is put in its place. The word is usually uncountable when referring to the general process.
常見錯誤
2. a surgical procedure where a damaged body joint gets removed and a man-made vers
置換手術
用人工關節替換受損關節的手術
a surgical procedure where a damaged body joint gets removed and a man-made version is fitted in its place, helping the person move around without pain
Cyrus's grandmother had a hip replacement last year and can now walk without pain.
Cyrus 的祖母去年做了髖關節置換手術，現在走路已經不會痛了。
hip replacement / knee replacement — specific joint names
Doctors say knee replacement surgery can help people with long-term joint pain.
醫生表示，膝關節置換手術可以幫助長期關節疼痛的患者。
The number of hip replacements has grown as more older people stay active longer.
隨著愈來愈多高齡者保持更長時間的活躍，髖關節置換的數量也隨之增加。
After her knee replacement, Beatriz did physical therapy twice a week to regain strength.
Beatriz 做完膝關節置換後，每週進行兩次物理治療以恢復體力。
- arthroplasty
the formal medical term for joint replacement surgery; too technical for everyday use
文法句型
[body part] replacement
replacement surgery
用法筆記
Almost always preceded by a body-part name: 'hip replacement', 'knee replacement', 'shoulder replacement'. 'Joint replacement' is a general term. The word 'surgery' is often added: 'knee replacement surgery'.
常見錯誤
3. a person hired to take over a role that someone else previously held, or an obje
替代者；物
接替他人工作或取代原有物品的人或物
a person hired to take over a role that someone else previously held, or an object used when the original one is missing, damaged, or no longer good enough
The company hired a temporary replacement for Yan while she was on maternity leave.
公司在 Yan 休產假期間聘請了一位臨時替代人員。
temporary replacement + for
I used my old phone as a replacement until I could buy a new one.
我用自己的舊手機當替代品，直到能買新手機為止。
use [something] as a replacement
Greta worked as a replacement teacher at three different schools last term.
Greta 上學期以代課老師的身分在三所不同的學校教書。
Finding a suitable replacement for the retiring manager has taken the company several weeks.
為即將退休的經理尋找合適的接替人選，公司花了幾個星期的時間。
Saira ordered a replacement part for her broken bicycle from an online store.
Saira 在網路上訂購了一個零件，用來替換她壞掉的腳踏車。
- substitute
more general; can be used for both people and things, and also functions as a verb
- stand-in
informal; used mainly for a person temporarily doing someone else's job or role
- understudy
specifically for an actor who learns another actor's role in a theatre production
- backup
informal; emphasises having someone or something ready if needed
- original
the first or earliest version of something that gets replaced
文法句型
replacement for [someone/something]
work as a replacement
用法筆記
Can refer to both people ('a replacement for the receptionist') and objects ('a replacement for the broken lamp'). The preposition 'for' is used to name who or what is being replaced. Do not confuse with 'substitute', which can be followed by 'for' as well but is also used as a verb more freely.
常見錯誤
4. a player who enters a game to take the place of another player on the same team,
替補球員
比賽中替補上場的球員
a player who enters a game to take the place of another player on the same team, usually after the game has already started
Ari came on as a replacement in the second half and scored the winning goal.
Ari 在下半場以替補球員身分上場，踢進了致勝的一球。
come on as a replacement in sports
The coach made three replacements in the final ten minutes of the match.
教練在比賽最後十分鐘進行了三次換人。
The team needed a strong replacement ready to play after a player got injured.
隊上有人受傷後，球隊需要一名隨時可以上場的優秀替補球員。
Madison joined the national team as a replacement after the starting forward got sick.
在先發前鋒生病的狀況下，Madison 加入國家隊擔任替補球員。
- substitute
the more common term in sports contexts; 'sub' is the informal short form
- bench player
refers to a player who is available on the bench to replace others
- starter
a player who begins the game on the field or court
文法句型
come on as a replacement
join [team] as a replacement
用法筆記
In team sports, this is also called a 'substitute'. 'Off the bench' is a common phrase used alongside this sense. The number of replacements allowed per game varies by sport (e.g., five in basketball, three in soccer).