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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1752 COCA: 2073
alternative
ɔːltɜːʳnətɪv ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv ɔlˈtɜrnətɪv ælˈtɜrnətɪv
Word forms: plural alternatives
The form alternate is sometimes used, especially in American English, instead of alternative in meanings 3, 4, and 5. 尤其在美國英語中，當alternative作義項3、4和5解時，有時可用alternate替代。
1 N-COUNT

可供選擇的；可供替代的 If one thing is an alternative to another, the first can be found, used, or done instead of the second. 可供選擇的；可供替代的

  • New ways to treat arthritis may provide an alternative to painkillers. [+ to]

    關節炎的新療法可能是止痛藥之外的另一種選擇。

SYN substitute, choice, other, option
2 ADJ [ADJ n]

備選的；備用的；其他的 An alternative plan or offer is different from the one that you already have, and can be done or used instead. 備選的；備用的；其他的

  • 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。

SYN different, other, substitute, alternate
3 ADJ [ADJ n]

非傳統的；另類的 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. 非傳統的；另類的

  • ...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。

4 ADJ [ADJ n]

（醫療）傳統的，替代的（如提取植物成分制成藥物、按摩和針灸） Alternative medicine uses traditional ways of curing people, such as medicines made from plants, massage, and acupuncture. （醫療）傳統的，替代的（如提取植物成分制成藥物、按摩和針灸）

  • ...alternative health care.

    傳統的醫療保健

5 ADJ [ADJ n]

（能源）替代的，代用的 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. （能源）替代的，代用的
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1752 COCA: 2073
alternative

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + ALTERNATIVE | ALTERNATIVE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤attractive, effective, good, radical誘人的／有效的／不錯的／激進的一種選擇▸➤acceptable, reasonable, suitable可接受的／合理的／合適的一種選擇▸➤available, credible, practical, real, realistic, serious, viable現有的／可靠的／實用的／實在的／現實的／當真的／可行的一種選擇◇Is there a viable alternative to prison?除入獄外還有無其他可行的選擇？➤clear, obvious明確的／顯而易見的選擇▸➤cheap, healthy, interesting, safe便宜的／健康的／有意思的／安全的替代選擇◇a healthier alternative to fried chicken比炸雞更健康的另一選擇VERB + ALTERNATIVE➤have有選擇◇We have two alternatives.我們有兩個選擇。➤offer, provide提供選擇◇His idea seemed to offer a possible alternative.他的想法似乎提供了另一種可能的選擇。➤develop, find, seek開發／找到／尋找替代物◇We'll have to find an alternative.我們必須找到替代品。◇They are seeking alternatives to fossil fuels.他們正在尋找化石燃料的替代物。➤consider, discuss, explore考慮一種選擇；對選擇進行討論；探索一種選擇➤present, propose, suggest提出一種選擇；建議一種選擇ALTERNATIVE + VERB➤be available, exist替代物存在PREPOSITION➤alternative for給⋯的選擇◇There is no alternative for those with no car of their own.沒有私家車的人就沒有選擇餘地了。➤alternative to除⋯以外的其他選擇◇Is there an alternative to surgery for this complaint?除了手術外，這種毛病還有其他治療方法嗎？PHRASES➤have little alternative (but to), have no alternative (but to)（除⋯外）幾乎沒有／沒有其他選擇◇She had no alternative but to do as he said.她別無選擇，只能照他說的做。➤leave sb with no alternative (but to)使某人別無選擇（，只能⋯）◇He was left with no alternative but to hobble to the nearest hospital.他別無他法，只能一瘸一拐地走到最近的醫院。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1752 COCA: 2073
alternative noun
⇨ option
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1752 COCA: 2073
alternative
Choices and the process of choosing: choice, decision, selection...
Different and differently: conflicting, different, various...
Unusual in an interesting way: unusual, special, unique...

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