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supersede

/ˌsupɚˈsid/

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to replace something older or less suitable

替代旧事物；使过时

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Digital maps may supersede the paper charts still used on this route.
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数字地图可能取代这条路线目前仍在使用的纸质地图。
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Pronunciation: /ˌsupɚˈsid/

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