alternative
n. 可供选择的事物
adj. 替代的,备选的; 另类的
If one thing is an alternative to another, the first can be found, used, or done instead of the second.
New ways to treat arthritis may provide an alternative to painkillers.
关节炎的新疗法可能是止痛药之外的另一种选择。
An alternative plan or offer is different from the one that you already have, and can be done or used instead.
There were alternative methods of travel available...
还有其他可选的旅行方式。
They had a right to seek alternative employment.
他们有权另谋高就。
Alternative is used to describe something that is different from the usual things of its kind, or the usual ways of doing something, in modern Western society. For example, an alternative lifestyle does not follow conventional ways of living and working.
...unconventional parents who embraced the alternative lifestyle of the Sixties...
欣然接受60年代另类生活模式而不因循守旧的父母
If you like alternative comedy you'll love this book.
如果你喜欢另类喜剧的话,你就会喜欢这本书。
Alternative medicine uses traditional ways of curing people, such as medicines made from plants, massage, and acupuncture.
...alternative health care.
传统的医疗保健
Alternative energy uses natural sources of energy such as the sun, wind, or water for power and fuel, rather than oil, coal, or nuclear power.
1. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen;
1. allowing a choice;
2. necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities;
3. pertaining to unconventional choices;
choice, alternative, preference, option, selection, election
这些名词均含有"选择"之意。
We returned by the alternative road.
我们从另一条路回来的.
Is there a credible alternative to the nuclear deterrent?
是否有可以取代核威慑力量的可靠办法?
There was no alternative for them to vote in favor.
他们别无选择,只有投票赞成.
Housework is negatively valued as a retreat from a disliked alternative — employment work.
家务劳动给消极地看作是逃避不喜欢的另一种选择——受雇工作.
These are alternative medicine.
这些是非传统性药物.
n. 选择;替代
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