No. 3,504 in Chinese
替代
"替代" means "to replace" or "to substitute."
In a sentence
旧手机坏了，我需要找到一个新的替代品。
The old phone is broken; I need to find a new replacement.
In this sentence, '替代' functions as part of the word '替代品,' which means 'replacement item,' referring to something taking the place of another.
在这种情况下，让机器人替代人类是最好的选择。
In this situation, letting robots replace humans is the best choice.
Here, '替代' is used as a verb, meaning 'to replace,' describing an action where something takes the place of another.
这款环保材料可以替代传统的塑料使用。
This eco-friendly material can replace traditional plastic for use.
'替代' again acts as a verb, highlighting the potential for substitution or replacement in this context.
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