"give way to" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 让位于
• 被取代

Definition

被另一事物取代，或让某事发生或占据主导，通常是在抵抗之后。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

较为正式的表达，常用于描述情感、趋势、物理事物被替代。含有“让步”或“不可避免”意味。常见搭配：'give way to pressure'（屈服压力）。不要和 'give up' 混淆。

Examples

Old traditions sometimes give way to new habits.

旧传统有时会**让位于**新习惯。

The loud music finally gave way to silence.

吵闹的音乐终于**被**寂静**取代了**。

Her anger gave way to tears.

她的愤怒**被**眼泪**取代了**。

After hours of arguing, his stubbornness finally gave way to reason.

经过几个小时的争吵，他的固执最终**让位于**理智。

Excitement quickly gave way to disappointment when the event was canceled.

当活动取消时，兴奋很快**被**失望**取代**。

In the city, small shops often give way to big supermarkets over time.

在城市里，小商店常常会**被**大型超市**取代**。