"obsolescence" in Chinese (Simplified)
过时淘汰
Definition
某物变得过时、不再使用，或被更新更好的事物取代的过程。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Obsolescence” 属于正式用语，常见于技术、商业或学术语境。常用短语有“planned obsolescence（计划性淘汰）”。多用于技术、产品、思想和技能过时时。不要与“灭绝”混淆（后者指生物）。
Examples
The obsolescence of VHS tapes happened quickly.
VHS 录像带的**过时**很快发生了。
Technological change often leads to obsolescence.
技术变革常常导致**淘汰**。
Some companies use planned obsolescence to sell more products.
有些公司利用计划性**淘汰**来多卖产品。
Smartphones seem to face obsolescence faster every year.
智能手机似乎每年都面临更快的**过时**。
Many worry that rapid obsolescence harms the environment.
许多人担心快速的**淘汰**对环境有害。
He replaced his computer not because it was broken, but because of obsolescence.
他换电脑并不是因为坏了，而是因为**过时**。