replace
🇺🇸
/rɪˈpleɪs/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈpleɪs/
to take the place of someone or something
We need to replace the old manager with someone new.
我们需要用新人替换掉原来的经理。
to remove someone or something and put another in its place
The company decided to replace the broken machine.
公司决定更换那台坏掉的机器。
to change something old or damaged for something new or better
You should replace worn-out tires for safety.
为了安全起见,你应该更换磨损的轮胎。
to put something back where it was
Please replace the book on the shelf after reading.
阅读后请将书放回书架原处。