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Chinese dictionary
v.replace; act as a substitute for; substitute A for B and take the place of B
我们吃大量蔬菜来代替水果。
We eat plenty of vegetables in substitution for fruits.
他代替哥哥当守门员。
He replaced his brother as goalkeeper.
他不能去,你代替他去吧!
He is unable to go. Could you make the trip in his stead?
找个人代替
look for a replacement
代替其他人工作
do someone else's job on their behalf
繁重的体力劳动由机器代替。
Heavy manual work has been replaced by machinery.
一些外科手术可用针麻代替药麻。
In some surgical operations, acupuncture anaesthesia may be used instead of medicinal anaesthetics.
用蜂蜜代替糖
substitute honey for sugar
用实际行动代替语言
replace words with deeds
老张被叫回队里代替受伤的同志。
Lao Zhang was called back to the team to replace the injured comrade.
你觉得谁会代替她参加演出?
Who do you suppose will replace her on the show?