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ersatz

/ˈerˌsɑːts/ American
  • n. 代用品, 仿制品
Definition
  • n. a substitute for something, usually of poorer quality
Example
During the shortage, people drank an ersatz coffee made from grain.
在物资短缺时期,人们喝的是用谷物制成的代用咖啡。