displace

US /dɪˈspleɪs/

UK /dɪˈspleɪs/

取代, 排挤

to take the place of someone or something

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New technology often displaces older methods.

新技术常常取代旧方法。

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The new factory will displace many local businesses.

新工厂将取代许多当地企业。

使流离失所, 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.

洪水使数千居民流离失所。

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The earthquake displaced rocks and soil.

地震使岩石和土壤移位。