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displace:迫使离开家园 插画
社会 · C1

displace

英 /dɪsˈpleɪs/  美 /dɪsˈpleɪs/
  • v. 迫使离开家园Force people to leave their homes or usual surroundings.
  • v. 取代;替代Take the position or role previously held by something else.
  • v. 移开;排开Move something from its position, especially by occupying its space.

The flood displaced several families living near the river.

洪水使住在河边的几户人家被迫离开家园。

Although automation may displace some workers, investment in retraining can help them find alternative employment.

虽然自动化可能取代部分工人,但投资再培训可以帮助他们找到其他工作。

搭配

displaced people 流离失所的人displace workers 取代工人displace water 排开水

辨析提示

displace常指被迫迁离;也可指新事物取代旧事物。

词族

displacement (n.)、displaced (adj.)

社会英语词汇CEFR C1

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