vt.

1. （从原来的地方）移开；迫使（人）离开
   He displaced a bone in his knee while playing football.

   他踢足球时膝盖骨脱臼了。

2. 取代，替代
   Television has displaced motion pictures as America's most popular form of entertainment.

   电视取代了电影的地位，成了美国最为普遍的娱乐方式。

3. 撤换；把……免职
4. 排（水）
   A ship displaces a certain amount of water.

   船都有一定的排水量。

v.

1. move from the proper or usual position.
2. take the place, position, or role of; oust.
3. [often as adj. displaced] force (someone) to leave their home, typically because of war or persecution:
   displaced persons.