take the place of sb / sth also take sb's / sth's place to exist or be used instead of someone or something else代替,取代;SYNreplace•Natural methods of pest control are now taking the place of chemicals.控制害虫的自然方法目前正在取代化学品。•I had to find someone to take Jenny's place.我必须找个人来替珍妮。 |