substitute
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsʌb.stə.tuːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsəb-stə-ˌtüt -ˌtyüt/ (ame, mw) · /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/ (ame, ipa)
substitute — 動詞
- substitutepresent simple I / you / we / they
- substitutes3rd person singular
- substituting-ing form
- substitutedpast simple
1. to pick a different thing or person to serve instead of the usual one, especiall
替代；取代
用某人或某物代替另一人或物
to pick a different thing or person to serve instead of the usual one, especially when the original is not available or suitable for a particular purpose.
You can substitute olive oil for butter in this pasta recipe to make it lighter.
你可以在這道義大利麵食譜中用橄欖油替代奶油，讓它更清爽。
substitute + noun + for + noun
When the bakery ran out of wholemeal flour, the baker substituted white flour instead.
麵包店的全麥麵粉用完了，所以麵包師改用白麵粉。
transitive: substitute + noun
Hamza substituted his usual morning coffee with green tea during the detox week.
Hamza 在排毒週期間用綠茶代替他平常早上喝的咖啡。
Constanza asked if the restaurant could substitute rice for potatoes with the main dish.
Constanza 詢問餐廳能否將主菜的馬鈴薯換成米飯。
In many baking recipes, you can substitute honey for sugar without changing the result much.
在許多烘焙食譜中，你可以用蜂蜜代替糖，成品差異不大。
文法句型
substitute + noun + for + noun
substitute + for + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in cooking, manufacturing, or any context where one item replaces another. The pattern 'substitute A for B' means A replaces B — the object directly after 'substitute' is the new item being used.
常見錯誤
2. to perform someone else's job or duties for a short time while they are away, il
代理；頂替
臨時接替他人的工作或職責
to perform someone else's job or duties for a short time while they are away, ill, or unable to do their work themselves.
James substituted for the maths teacher while she was on maternity leave for six weeks.
James 在數學老師休產假期間代理了六週的課。
substitute + for + person
A backup band member substituted for the lead singer when he lost his voice.
主唱失聲後，一名備援團員在演唱會上代替他演出。
Sana substituted for her sick colleague at the morning meeting and presented the sales report.
Sana 代替生病的同事參加早上的會議，並做了銷售報告。
Gabriel asked his neighbour to substitute for him at the weekend shift.
Gabriel 請鄰居代替他值週末班。
A junior nurse substituted for the head nurse during the night shift at the hospital.
一名資淺護理師在醫院的夜班時段代理護理長的工作。
- stand in for
phrasal verb; slightly more informal, very common in workplace contexts
- fill in for
phrasal verb; informal, used especially for temporary work coverage
- cover for
phrasal verb; implies protecting the absent person's responsibilities
文法句型
substitute + for + noun (person/role)
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive and always takes 'for' before the person or role being replaced. Distinguish from sense 1 (USE INSTEAD), where you choose one item over another — here, a person steps into another person's role temporarily.
常見錯誤
3. in a sporting event, to send a fresh player onto the field or court to take the
換人；替換
在比賽中用一名球員替換另一名
in a sporting event, to send a fresh player onto the field or court to take the position of a player who is leaving, usually because of injury, tiredness, or tactical reasons.
The coach substituted Marco in the second half after the starting striker twisted his ankle.
教練在下半場換上 Marco，因為先發前鋒扭傷了腳踝。
substitute + player + in + time frame
The manager substituted the tired defender with a younger player who had more energy.
總教練決定用一名體力更好的年輕球員換下疲憊的後衛。
substitute + player + with + player
Yan was substituted out of the match after receiving a yellow card.
Yan 在收到黃牌後就被替換下場了。
The team substituted their goalkeeper for an extra forward in the final five minutes.
比賽只剩下五分鐘時，該隊換下守門員，換上一名額外的前鋒。
文法句型
substitute + player + for + player
用法筆記
The pattern 'substitute A for B' in sports can cause confusion: the first noun (A) is the player entering the game, and the second noun (B) is the player leaving. Frequently used in passive voice: 'He was substituted in the 70th minute.'
常見錯誤
substitute — 名詞
- substitutesingular
- substitutesplural
1. any object or individual you choose to carry out the role of someone or somethin
替代；替身
用來替代他人或他物的對象
any object or individual you choose to carry out the role of someone or something else, particularly when the original cannot be obtained or used.
Leo used yogurt as a substitute for cream in the pasta sauce to cut calories.
Leo 用優格代替義大利麵醬汁中的鮮奶油，以減少熱量。
a substitute + for + noun
When the manager fell ill, the company hired a temporary substitute to run the department.
經理生病後，公司雇用了一名臨時代理人員來管理部門。
Yasmin found a good substitute for the broken door handle at the local hardware store.
Yasmin 在當地的五金行找到了一個很好的替代品來更換壞掉的門把。
Esteban's grandmother used applesauce as a substitute for eggs in the cake recipe.
Esteban 的祖母在蛋糕食譜中用蘋果醬代替雞蛋。
The team could not find a suitable substitute for their retiring captain before the season.
球隊在賽季開始前未能及時為即將退休的隊長找到合適的替代人選。
- replacement
can be more permanent; 'substitute' suggests temporary use
- stand-in
informal; used mainly for people filling another's role
- alternative
broader; suggests a second option rather than a replacement
- original
the first or genuine item before any substitution
文法句型
a + substitute + for + noun
act as a + substitute
use as a + substitute
用法筆記
Often used with 'for' to specify what is being replaced. Common modifiers: 'good', 'perfect', 'temporary', 'suitable'. When referring to a person filling a role, 'replacement' can sound more permanent than 'substitute'.
常見錯誤
2. a player who begins a game sitting on the bench and later enters the game to tak
替補球員
比賽中替換上場的球員
a player who begins a game sitting on the bench and later enters the game to take the position of another player from the same team.
Amira came off the bench as a substitute and scored the winning goal.
Amira 從板凳區上場擔任替補，並踢進了致勝球。
come on / come off the bench as a substitute
The basketball team had three substitutes ready on the sidelines for the fourth quarter.
這支籃球隊有三位替補球員在場邊待命，準備第四節上場。
The coach called a substitute to replace the injured player in the second half.
教練在下半場叫了一名替補球員上場，取代受傷的選手。
A good substitute must stay warmed up and focused, ready to play at any moment.
一名好的替補球員必須保持熱身和專注，隨時準備上場比賽。
James was an unused substitute in all three games of the championship tournament.
James 在錦標賽的三場比賽中都是未上場的替補球員。
- bench player
informal; emphasises the player's position on the sidelines
- reserve
especially in British English; slightly more formal
- backup
informal American English; used broadly for any reserve
- starter
a player who begins the game on the field or court
文法句型
come on as a + substitute
on the + substitutes' bench
用法筆記
In team sports, a 'substitute' is contrasted with a 'starter' (a player in the starting lineup). 'Unused substitute' means the player was available on the bench but never entered the game.
3. used in a fixed expression to state that nothing else can provide the same quali
無可取代
沒有東西比得上所說的事物
used in a fixed expression to state that nothing else can provide the same quality, benefit, or effect as the thing mentioned — no alternative is equally good.
There is no substitute for hard work when you want to build a successful business.
想要事業成功，努力工作是無可取代的。
there is no substitute for + noun
For a bad cold, there is no substitute for rest, warm drinks, and sleep.
對付重感冒，休息、熱飲和睡眠是無可取代的。
My grandfather always said there is no substitute for home-cooked food made with fresh ingredients.
我的祖父總是說，用新鮮食材做的家常菜是無可取代的。
When learning a new language, there is no substitute for daily practice and real conversations.
學習外語時，每天練習和真實對話是無可取代的。
- equivalent
noun; 'there is no equivalent for' is a similar structure but less idiomatic
文法句型
there is no substitute + for + noun/gerund
用法筆記
This is a fixed expression — the noun form 'substitute' is almost always used in the negative structure 'there is no substitute for...'. It emphasises the unique value of the thing mentioned. Not used in affirmative forms (*'there is a substitute for') with this same meaning.
常見錯誤
4. a teacher who works temporarily in a classroom when the regular teacher is away,
代課老師
臨時代替正式教師上課的人
a teacher who works temporarily in a classroom when the regular teacher is away, sick, or on leave, taking over their lessons and duties.
The substitute left detailed notes for the regular teacher about what the class had studied.
代課老師為正式老師留下了詳細的筆記，說明班上學了哪些內容。
Yan raised his hand to ask the substitute a question about the maths homework.
Yan 舉手向代課老師問了一個關於數學作業的問題。
Leo decided to work as a substitute while he completed his degree in education.
Leo 在攻讀教育學位的同時，決定擔任代課老師。
The children behaved worse for the substitute than for their usual teacher.
學生們對代課老師的態度比對平常的老師要差。
Our school had to call in a last-minute substitute when two teachers caught the flu.
我們學校有兩位老師得了流感，只好臨時找來一位代課老師。
- supply teacher
British English term for the same role
- relief teacher
used in Australian and New Zealand English
- sub
informal American English shortening
- regular teacher
the permanent teacher whose place is taken
文法句型
a + substitute + teacher
work as a + substitute
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'substitute' alone (without 'teacher') is the common short form: 'We had a substitute today.' In British English, the more common term is 'supply teacher'. Can be shortened to 'sub' in informal American speech.