vt.

1. （從原來的地方）移開；迫使（人）離開
   He displaced a bone in his knee while playing football.

   他踢足球時膝蓋骨脫臼了。

2. 取代，替代
   Television has displaced motion pictures as America's most popular form of entertainment.

   電視取代了電影的地位，成了美國最為普遍的娛樂方式。

3. 撤換；把……免職
4. 排（水）
   A ship displaces a certain amount of water.

   船都有一定的排水量。

v.

1. move from the proper or usual position.
2. take the place, position, or role of; oust.
3. [often as adj. displaced] force (someone) to leave their home, typically because of war or persecution:
   displaced persons.