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substitution

🇬🇧 UK/sʌbstɪ'tjuːʃn/🇺🇸 US/.sʌbsti'tju:ʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

The act of replacing one person or thing with another; the person or thing used as a replacement

替换;代替;替代物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
st
+
iconnector
+
tutgive
+
ionact, process, state
=substitution

Common Collocations

  • 1.make a substitution进行替换/换人
  • 2.substitution reaction取代反应
  • 3.substitution effect替代效应
  • 4.tactical substitution战术换人

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The manager made a tactical substitution to strengthen the defense.

  • 2.

    The substitution of fossil fuels with renewable energy is a global priority.

  • 3.

    In chemistry, a substitution reaction involves replacing one atom with another.

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