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Substitute Meaning in English

word

/ˈsəbstəˌtut/
SUHB-stuh-toot
/sˈʌbstɪtjˌuːt/
SUHB-sti-tyoot

释义

A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place of another, or the act of using one thing instead of another.

用法与细微差别

'Substitute' can be both a noun ('a substitute teacher') and a verb ('to substitute sugar with honey'). Common in contexts like sports, food, and roles. Use 'substitute for' (replace), and don't confuse with 'replace', which is more general.

例句

We used honey as a substitute for sugar.

basic

She is the substitute teacher for this week.

basic

You can substitute rice with pasta in this recipe.

basic

Our team needed a substitute when the main player got injured.

natural

If you don't have butter, you can always substitute with oil.

natural

He felt like just a substitute for her real friend.

natural