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substitute

释义

substitute

noun countable

UK /ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːt/

Word Forms

singular	substitute
plural	substitutes

1
something that is used instead of something else
We couldn’t get cream, so we used yoghurt as a substitute.
a milk/sugar/meat substitute
substitute for:
a synthetic substitute for rubber
Synonyms and related words
Replacements
assignee
replacement
substitute
1. 1a
  only before nounused as a substitute
  a substitute form of energy
  Synonyms and related words
  Replacements
  assignee
  replacement
  substitute
2. 1b
  something that people accept instead of something else, even though they know that it is not as good or as useful
  Rituals and superstitions may become a substitute for a religious life.
  a poor/inadequate substitute:
  Of course a pet is a poor substitute for human companionship.
  be no substitute for something (=to not be as good):
  Feeling sorry for someone is no substitute for love.
  Synonyms and related words
  Replacements
  assignee
  replacement
  substitute
2
someone who does someone else’s job temporarily
Synonyms and related words
General words for workers and types of worker
ancillary
apparatchik
auxiliary
1. 2a
  a player who replaces another member of his or her team during a match
  Synonyms and related words
  Players and positions in various sports
  all-American
  A. N. Other
  back

phrases

there is no substitute for something

substitute

noun countable

US /ˈsʌbstɪˌtut/

Word Forms

singular	substitute
plural	substitutes

1
something that is used instead of something else
We couldn’t get cream, so we used yogurt as a substitute.
a milk/sugar/meat substitute
substitute for:
a synthetic substitute for rubber
Synonyms and related words
Replacements
assignee
replacement
substitute
1. 1a
  only before nounused as a substitute
  a substitute form of energy
  Synonyms and related words
  Replacements
  assignee
  replacement
  substitute
2. 1b
  something that people accept instead of something else, even though they know that it is not as good or as useful
  Rituals and superstitions may become a substitute for a religious life.
  a poor/inadequate substitute:
  Of course a pet is a poor substitute for human companionship.
  be no substitute for something (=to not be as good):
  Feeling sorry for someone is no substitute for love.
  Synonyms and related words
  Replacements
  assignee
  replacement
  substitute
2
someone who does someone else’s job temporarily
Synonyms and related words
General words for workers and types of worker
ancillary
apparatchik
auxiliary
1. 2a
  a player who replaces another member of his or her team during a game
  Synonyms and related words
  Players and positions in various sports
  all-American
  back
  backfield
3
linguisticsAmericana word, usually a pronoun, that is used in place of another word to avoid repeating it
Synonyms and related words
Types of word
antonym
argot
back formation

phrases

there is no substitute for something

substitute

verb

UK /ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	substitute
he/she/it	substitutes
present participle	substituting
past tense	substituted
past participle	substituted

1
transitive to use something new or different instead of what is normally used
Instead of using silicon, they have substituted a more flexible material.
substitute something for something:
You can substitute chicken for beef if you don’t like red meat.
The objective is to substitute real democratic politics for conflict and violence.
Synonyms and related words
To replace, or to be replaced
replace
change
renew
2
transitive to remove one thing and put something else in its place
She suggested that we take out the word ‘demand’ and substitute ‘request’.
substitute something for something:
Police investigators substituted Palmer’s bag for a similar one, then followed him to his hideout.
substitute something with something:
Owing to the high insurance costs, the original painting has been substituted with a copy.
Synonyms and related words
To replace, or to be replaced
replace
change
renew
1. 2a
  often passiveto replace a member of a sports team with another player during a game
  He limped off with an injured ankle and was substituted by Tucker.
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports management and team selection
  bench
  be relegated
  call up
3
intransitive to do someone else’s job for a short period of time
substitute for:
Mark will substitute for me tomorrow.
Synonyms and related words
To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
join
arrive
enter

substitute

verb

US /ˈsʌbstɪˌtut/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	substitute
he/she/it	substitutes
present participle	substituting
past tense	substituted
past participle	substituted

1
transitive to use something new or different instead of what is normally used
Instead of using silicon, they have substituted a more flexible material.
substitute something for something:
You can substitute chicken for beef if you don’t like red meat.
The objective is to substitute real democratic politics for conflict and violence.
Synonyms and related words
To replace, or to be replaced
replace
change
renew
2
transitive to remove one thing and put something else in its place
She suggested that we take out the word “demand” and substitute “request.”
substitute something for something:
Police investigators substituted Palmer’s bag for a similar one, then followed him to his hideout.
substitute something with something:
Owing to the high insurance costs, the original painting has been substituted with a copy.
Synonyms and related words
To replace, or to be replaced
replace
change
renew
1. 2a
  often passiveto replace a member of a sports team with another player during a game
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports management and team selection
  bench
  be relegated
  call up
3
intransitive to do someone else’s job for a short period of time
substitute for:
Mark will substitute for me tomorrow.
Synonyms and related words
To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
join
arrive
enter

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