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substitute for someone/something phrase to perform the same job as another thing or person or to take their place: 取代,代替 Gas-fired power stations will substitute for less efficient coal-fired equipment.以煤气为燃料的发电站将会代替效率较低的燃煤装置。 The soprano first appeared on stage when she substituted for someone who was ill. Brian will substitute for me next week while I'm away. I'm not interested in an environment where words substitute for deeds. They made the mistake of thinking that technology could substitute for customer service. See also
substituteverb(USE INSTEAD) |