displace
verb
UK/dɪˈspleɪs/
US/dɪˈspleɪs/
Definitions of displace verb
- C1Transitive(及物动词)
to force something out of its usual or original position
取代；替换；迫使离开
The strong wind displaced the boat from its mooring.
强风把船从停泊处吹走了。
Many families were displaced from their homes due to the construction of the new highway.
由于新高速公路的建设，许多家庭被迫离开家园。
The new management may displace the existing team.
新的管理层可能会取代现有的团队。