take the place of
take the place of 意为“代替；取代”，是一个动词短语；如需表达在哪方面取代，则需要在后面加in sth.。如：
Tractors have taken the place of horses in many places. 在许多地方拖拉机已经代替了马。
Natural methods of pest control are now taking the place of chemicals / taking the chemicals’ place.
人们利用自然方法代替化学药剂来控制害虫。
[拓展] take place发生
take one’s place 坐……的座位；代替某人的职务
[小试] 用上述短语的适当形式填空。
1. If he couldn’t come for the show, you can _____.
2. It would be difficult to find a man to _____ the present manager.
Key: 1. take his place 2. take the place of
