replacement (B2)
カタカナ: リプレイスメント
IPA: /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/
Definition
The act of putting something or someone in the place of another, or the person or thing that takes that place.
意味: 何かや誰かを別のものや人と入れ替える行為、またはその代わりとなる人や物のこと。
Examples / 例文
The manager announced his replacement by the end of the week. — マネージャーは週末までに後任を発表すると言った。
We need to find a suitable replacement for the damaged part. — 破損した部品の適切な交換品を見つける必要がある。
Her replacement was much more efficient than she was. — 彼女の代わりに来た人は、彼女よりもずっと有能だった。
Replacement の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Replacement:
How to Use Replacement
- replacement for (prepositional phrase)
- Something or someone that takes the place of another. — "This new software is a direct replacement for the old system."
- replacement of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of removing one thing and putting another in its place. — "The replacement of the worn-out tires was necessary for safety."
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