英语词汇“lieu”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

To be in lieu of something is to replace it or substitute for it. A restaurant that's run out of clams might serve French onion soup in lieu of chowder.

The word lieu originally comes from the Latin locus, meaning "place," and its meaning has stayed true to its origins ever since. Though it does have a standalone definition, "the position or function formerly held by another," this noun is most commonly encountered in the phrase "in lieu of," which means, basically, "instead of."

WORD FAMILY

lieu: lieus

USAGE EXAMPLES

The judge also ordered the 30-year-old to complete a treatment program, in lieu of spending two days in jail.

Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)

Some want special elections in lieu of appointments.

Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017)

Interest waned when, in lieu of detailed spending plans, Trump allies suggested the stimulus would consist of tax breaks.

Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017)

n the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

in lieu of

Syn|Hypo|Hyper

place, position, stead

behalf

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of")

function, office, part, role

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

单词	lieu
释义	lieu (once / 1846 pages) n To be in lieu of something is to replace it or substitute for it. A restaurant that's run out of clams might serve French onion soup in lieu of chowder. The word lieu originally comes from the Latin locus, meaning "place," and its meaning has stayed true to its origins ever since. Though it does have a standalone definition, "the position or function formerly held by another," this noun is most commonly encountered in the phrase "in lieu of," which means, basically, "instead of." WORD FAMILY lieu: lieus USAGE EXAMPLES The judge also ordered the 30-year-old to complete a treatment program, in lieu of spending two days in jail. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) Some want special elections in lieu of appointments. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) Interest waned when, in lieu of detailed spending plans, Trump allies suggested the stimulus would consist of tax breaks. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) n the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another in lieu of Syn\|Hypo\|Hyper place, position, stead behalf as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of") function, office, part, role the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
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