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ersatz

UK/eә'zɑ:tz/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Being an inferior or artificial substitute for something genuine

代用的,仿制的,劣质替代的

n.

An artificial or inferior substitute for something genuine

代用品,仿制品

Root Breakdown

Loanword
ersatzother
=ersatz

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ersatz coffee was a poor substitute for real beans.

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