supersede
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++su·per·sede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd $ -pər-/ verb [transitive] REPLACEif a new idea, product, or method supersedes another one, it becomes used instead because it is more modern or effective 〔新的想法、产品或方法〕替代，取代 SYN replace Their map has since been superseded by photographic atlases. 他们的地图从此被摄影地图册取代。→ See Verb table
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supersede• Iron began to supersede bronze for tool making about 3000 years ago.• No sooner does the latest model take its place in the market, than it is superseded by another development.• In current pedagogic fashion, behaviourist practices have been largely superseded by cognitive and communicative perspectives on learning.• The computers used to be top of the line, but they have been superseded by more recent models.• Balance has been superseded by problem-solving as the focus of attention.• Newton's theory, a better theory that superseded Kepler's, is more comprehensive.• Some invisible radar had superseded my ordinary judgment.• It is unlikely that scientific thinking will ever entirely supersede superstition and religion.• The new deal supersedes the old agreement.• It would be to make Congress take the place of the state legislatures and to supersede them.From Longman Business Dictionarysupersedesu‧per‧sede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd-pər-/ verb [transitive]1if a law, instruction, rule etc supersedes another, it takes its placeTheagreement supersedes a similar contract made five years ago.The court ruled that thelaw was superseded by a 1985 statute.2if a product, method, or idea supersedes another one, it is used instead of the old product or idea because it is more modern, effective etcThis model has recently been superseded by a newer version made of recycled polyethylene.→ See Verb tableOrigin supersede (1400-1500) Old French superseder “to not do something”, from Latin supersedere “to be better than, not do something”, from sedere “to sit”su·per·sede verbChineseSyllable
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supersede
su‧per‧sede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd $ -pər-/
verb [transitive]
SYN replace:
Their map has since been superseded by photographic atlases.
■ a thing
▪replace if one thing replaces another, it is used instead of the other thing, usually permanently: The car was old and needed replacing. | Computers have replaced typewriters.
▪take something's place/take the place of something to be used instead of another thing: If any of the eight units fails, its place will be taken by the back-up unit. | MP3 players are taking the place of CDs. | Ugly concrete apartment buildings have taken the place of the old houses.
▪supersede to take the place of something – used especially about inventions, methods, organizations etc: The League of Nations was superseded by the United Nations in 1946. | Analysis by manual calculation has been superseded by more modern computer-based methods. | Goose used to be a traditional Christmas bird until turkey superseded it in popularity. | Iron began to supersede bronze for tool making about 3000 years ago.
▪substitute something for something to use something instead of the thing that you usually use, because the usual thing is not available – used especially about food: You can substitute margarine for butter in most recipes.
su‧per‧sede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd $ -pər-/
verb [transitive] Date: 1400-1500
Language: Old French
Origin: superseder 'to not do something', from Latin supersedere 'to be better than, not do something', from sedere 'to sit'
if a new idea, product, or method supersedes another one, it becomes used instead because it is more modern or effective Language: Old French
Origin: superseder 'to not do something', from Latin supersedere 'to be better than, not do something', from sedere 'to sit'
SYN replace:
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