substitution

Definitions

sub- (in place of, under) + stitut (the -stitut form of 'set, stand,' from statuere) + -ion = the act of 'setting one thing in place of another.' Noun of substitute.

Common Collocations

• 1.make a substitution进行换人
• 2.substitution reaction取代反应
• 3.tactical substitution战术换人

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The coach made a key substitution in the second half.

• 2.

  There is no substitution for hard work and practice.