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| ADJ only before noun |
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| /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ |
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| 1 | different from something else and able to be used instead of it 供替代的；供选择的 |
| We are now looking for an alternative venue. 我们正在找另一个会场。 |
| Alternative methods of getting there will be investigated. 有关到达那里的别的办法我们将进行调查研究。 |
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| 2 | not traditional 非传统的；另类的 |
| an alternative lifestyle 另类的生活方式 |
| Electricity companies were criticized for failing to develop alternative energy sources. 电力公司因未开发非传统能源而受到批评。 |
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