单词 | alternative |
释义 | alternative¹ 1.(other)可供选择的;可替代的 To inspire staff, businesses should be looking at alternative ways that are more effective than pay rises.为了激励员工, 各公司应该考虑比涨工资更有效的其他办法。 We advise anyone travelling to Edinburgh to make alternative arrangements.我们建议到爱丁堡旅行的人另作安排。 There were alternative methods of travel available.还有其他旅行方式可选。 Motorists were advised to find an alternative route.驾车者被建议另寻其他路线。 an alternative solution其他解决办法 The state Transportation Commission had ordered a study of alternative solutions to the problem of heavy traffic in the Seattle area.州运输委员会下令研究解决西雅图地区交通拥挤问题的其他方法。 an alternative explanation另一种解释 People still try to find an alternative explanation.人们仍然试图找到另一种解释。 2.(unconventional, not mainstream)+ lifestyle, culture, art form另类的;非主流的;非传统的 alternative forms of transport非传统运输方式 alternative health care非传统的医疗保健 alternative power sources such as nuclear energy核能等替代能源 the alternative society非传统社会;他择性社会 The Hobbit became a bible for the alternative society.《霍比特人》这本书成了非传统社会的宝典。 3.(mutually exclusive)(两个事物)非此即彼的 a detachable attachment which may be mounted in either of two alternative positions可安装到两个位置中的任何一个的可拆卸附件 alternative²1.选择;取舍;(尤指)两者择一 I'm not saying the system is perfect but the alternative is much worse.我并不是说这个系统就十全十美, 但另一个比这个差多了。 There are several alternatives.有几个选择。 What's the alternative?另一种选择是什么? to have no alternative别无选择 It's a huge thing for Mark, leaving his family and friends in secret. But I know he has no alternative.对马克来说, 秘密地离开家人和朋友是一件大事。但我知道他别无选择。 to see no alternative别无他法 Despite a distinct feeling of anxiety, he sees no alternative.尽管内心非常不安, 但他别无他法。 there is no alternative but to do sth除了做某事外别无选择 When someone has broken their contract with you, there is no alternative but to go to court.如果有人违反了与你签订的合同, 你除了打官司外别无选择。 There seems no alternative but to put up with it.除了忍耐似乎别无选择。 to have no alternative but to do sth除了做某事外别无选择 The government has no alternative but to raise taxes.政府除了提高税收外别无选择。 2.an alternative to sth (substitute)某事物的替代者 Acupuncture may provide an alternative to painkillers.针刺疗法也许可以替代止痛药。 Fruit is a healthy alternative to chocolate.水果是巧克力的健康替代品。 |
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