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取而代之 (qǔ ér dài zhī)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To replace someone or something by taking their place.

Definition (中文解释)

指夺取别人的地位而由自己代替。现也指以某一事物代替另一事物。

Derivation (典故出处)

《史记·项羽本纪》秦始皇游会稽,渡浙江,梁与籍俱观,籍曰‘彼可取而代也。’”

Example (造句示例)

The new manager quickly implemented changes, effectively replacing the old team's methods.