alternative

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¹ alternative /ɑlˈtɚnətɪv/ adjective

¹ alternative

/ɑlˈtɚnətɪv/

adjective

Learner's definition of ALTERNATIVE

always used before a noun : offering or expressing a choice供选择的；供替代的

We have alternative [=other] plans in case the weather is bad.万一天气不好，我们还有别的方案。
an alternative explanation另一种解释
We took an alternative route [=a different route] to avoid the traffic.为避免塞车，我们走了另一条路线。
Scientists are developing an alternative approach to treating the disease.科学家正在研发治疗该疾病的另一种方法。

: not usual or traditional非主流的；非传统的

alternative rock music非主流摇滚乐
He developed an alternative design for the new engine.他设计了一款非传统的新型发动机。
alternative medicine [=methods of healing or treating disease that are different from the usual methods taught in Western medical schools]替代疗法

— often used to describe something that is more natural or that causes less pollution than the usual product, method, etc.常用于描述比传统产品、方法等更天然或更环保的替代物

: existing or functioning outside of the established society另类的

— alternatively

adverb

We could meet at the library or, alternatively, we could all meet at my house.我们可以在图书馆碰面，或者也可以全到我家来。

² alternative /ɑːlˈtɚnətɪv/ noun

plural alternatives

² alternative

/ɑːlˈtɚnətɪv/

noun

plural alternatives

Learner's definition of ALTERNATIVE

[count]

: something that can be chosen instead of something else : a choice or option可供选择的事物；替代物

We decided to leave since our only other alternative was to wait in the rain.我们决定离开，因为除此之外，我们就只能选择在雨中等待了。
They left me no alternative but to call the police. [=I had to call the police]他们使我别无选择，只能报警。
I was offered no alternative.我没有选择余地。
The menu offered several vegetarian alternatives.这份菜单上有一些素食供选择。

— often + to

We've been looking for alternatives to the usual treatment, but it seems there are few options.我们一直在寻找常规疗法的替代方法，但似乎没多少选择。