Ersatz

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What Does Ersatz Mean?

  • 代用品
  • 仿制品
  • 替代品

Ersatz Pronunciation

/ˈɛrzæts/

Ersatz Definition

adjective

Definition

Made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one.

In ZH

作为替代品制作或使用，通常是劣质的。

How to Use Ersatz in a Sentence

  • The coffee was ersatz, made from roasted barley instead of beans.
  • He grew tired of the ersatz smiles of his colleagues.
  • The restaurant served an ersatz version of the traditional dish.
  • In the absence of real butter, the chef used an ersatz spread.
  • She could tell the leather jacket was ersatz by its synthetic texture.
noun

Definition

A product made to imitate another; a substitute for something else.

In ZH

模仿另一种产品的产品；某物的替代品。

How to Use Ersatz in a Sentence

  • The market is flooded with ersatz goods that claim to be authentic.
  • He bought an ersatz for the original because it was too expensive.
  • The ersatz of the famous brand was hard to distinguish from the real thing.
  • People often choose ersatz products due to budget constraints.
  • Ersatz materials are common in low-cost manufacturing.