vt.

1. 把……放回（原处）
   She replaced the receiver.

   她将听筒放了回去。

2. 取代；以……代替[（+with/by）]
   The brakes have to be replaced.

   刹车需要更换。

   Electric lights have replaced candles.

   电灯已经取代了蜡烛。

3. 归还；偿还
   I will replace the cup I broke.

   我愿用一个新杯子赔还我打碎的一只。

v.

1. take the place of.
2. provide a substitute for.
3. put back in a previous place or position.