取而代之 (qǔ ér dài zhī) — (idiom) to replace (someone in a position); to supersede; to take the place of
Définition
A formal written idiom meaning 'to replace / supersede,' stronger and more literary than the plain verb 代替. Used for entities (companies, technologies, people in positions) being displaced, not for everyday substitution.
idiom
to replace (someone in a position)to supersedeto take the place of
Exemples
- 取而代之。Lǎo pái gōng sī bèi xīn xīng qǐ yè qǔ ér dài zhī.The established company was replaced by emerging enterprises.
- 取而代之。Tā dān rèn de zhí wèi bù jiǔ jiù huì yǒu rén qǔ ér dài zhī.Someone will soon take over the position he holds.
- 取而代之。Zhǐ zhì méi tǐ yǐ jīng zhú jiàn bèi shù zì méi tǐ qǔ ér dài zhī.Print media has gradually been superseded by digital media.
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