replacement
noun uk/rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/ us/rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/
C1 [ U ]更换，替换
the process of replacing something with something else
the replacement of existing computer equipment 更换现有的计算机设备
replacement windows 更换窗子
B2 [ C ]代理
someone who does a job instead of someone else, or something that you use instead of something else
The agency sent a replacement for the secretary who resigned. 代理行派来了一个人接替辞职的秘书。
[ C ]（体育比赛）替代出场的选手
in sports, a player who is used for part of a game instead of another player
Synonym: substitute
- More examples
- If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement.
- Our babysitter's just moved away, so we're asking around for a replacement.
- He raged at us for forgetting to order a replacement.
- The hardest part will be to find a replacement.
- We had to send off to Ireland for a replacement part.