1. take sb.’s place/take the place of sb.(sth.) 代替,取代 take one’s place 入座 in place of (instead of) 代替,取代 (不能做谓语) take place 发生,举行(无被动) Electric trains have now taken the place of steam trains in England. My brother is ill,and I’ve come to take his place. Take your places,please.We are about to start. The grown-ups had coffee but the children wanted milk in place of coffee. The wedding will take place next week.
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