displace

US /dɪˈspleɪs/

UK /dɪˈspleɪs/

取代, 排擠

to take the place of someone or something

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New technology often displaces older methods.

新技術常常取代舊方法。

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The new factory will displace many local businesses.

新工廠將取代許多當地企業。

使流離失所, 使移位

to force something or someone out of its usual or proper place

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The floodwaters displaced thousands of residents.

洪水使數千居民流離失所。

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The earthquake displaced rocks and soil.

地震使岩石和土壤移位。