alternative
n. 可供選擇的事物
adj. 替代的,備選的; 另類的
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.
關節炎的新療法可能是止痛藥之外的另一種選擇。
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...
還有其他可選的旅行方式。
They had a right to seek alternative employment.
他們有權另謀高就。
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年代另類生活模式而不因循守舊的父母
If you like alternative comedy you'll love this book.
如果你喜歡另類喜劇的話,你就會喜歡這本書。
Alternative medicine uses traditional ways of curing people, such as medicines made from plants, massage, and acupuncture.
...alternative health care.
傳統的醫療保健
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
這些名詞均含有"選擇"之意。
We returned by the alternative road.
我們從另一條路回來的.
Is there a credible alternative to the nuclear deterrent?
是否有可以取代核威懾力量的可靠辦法?
There was no alternative for them to vote in favor.
他們別無選擇,只有投票贊成.
Housework is negatively valued as a retreat from a disliked alternative — employment work.
家務勞動給消極地看作是逃避不喜歡的另一種選擇——受僱工作.
These are alternative medicine.
這些是非傳統性藥物.
n. 選擇;替代
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