| 释义 |
substitute noun—代 n (almost always used) 取代 n 充 n 代替 n Examples:substitute for sb in sitting an examination—substitute in secret (a fake for the genuine item)—pattra palm tree (Corypha umbraculifera), whose leaves were used as paper substitute for Buddhist sutras—substitute one's words for the law (idiom); high-handedly putting one's orders above the law—(poorly paid) ghostwriter or substitute calligrapher—substitute (X for Y, or a number in an algebraic expression)—character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)—deference is no substitute for obedience (idiom); follow sb's precepts is the sincerest form of respect—sorbitol C6H14O6 (sugar substitute and mild laxative)—pattra palm tree (loan from Sanskrit, Corypha umbraculifera), whose leaves were used as paper substitute for Buddhist sutras—sugarleaf (Stevia rebaudiana), bush whose leaves produce sugar substitute—substitute actor (esp. in fights of theatrical stunts)—substitute one's words for the law and abuse power to crush it (idiom); completely lawless behavior—write as substitute for sb—sb. ready substitute at any time for principal player—lit. use a dog's tail as a substitute for sable fur [idiom.]— |