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substitute

🇬🇧 UK/'sʌbstɪtjuːt/🇺🇸 US/'sʌbstitju:t/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

n.

A person or thing that takes the place of another; a replacement.

替代品;替代者;替补队员

v.

To use or put in place of something or someone else.

替代;代替;用……代替

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
stitutestand, set, place
=substitute

Common Collocations

  • 1.substitute for替代……
  • 2.substitute teacher代课教师
  • 3.make a substitute进行替换
  • 4.poor substitute糟糕的替代品

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Honey can be used as a substitute for sugar.

  • 2.

    You can use honey as a substitute for sugar in most recipes.

  • 3.

    The coach decided to substitute the injured player in the second half.

  • 4.

    Nothing can substitute for hard work and dedication in achieving success.

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