/rɪˈpleɪsmənt ||; rɪˈplesmənt/noun1 [U] exchanging sb/sth for sb/sth that is better or newer 更换；调换；替换: The carpets are in need of replacement. 这些地毯需要更换。
2 [C] a person or thing that will take the place of sb/sth 接替者；代替物: Mary is leaving next month so we must advertise for a replacement for her. 玛丽将于下个月离职，我们必须登广告招聘人接替她。