1 alternative /ɑlˈtɚnətɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of ALTERNATIVE
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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。
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an alternative explanation另一种解释
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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。
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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。
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: not usual or traditional非主流的；非传统的 -
alternative rock music非主流摇滚乐
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He developed an alternative design for the new engine.他设计了一款非传统的新型发动机。
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alternative medicine [=methods of healing or treating disease that are different from the usual methods taught in Western medical schools]替代疗法
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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 3
: existing or functioning outside of the established society另类的 2 alternative /ɑːlˈtɚnətɪv/ noun
plural alternatives
2 alternative
/ɑːlˈtɚnətɪv/
noun
plural alternatives
Learner's definition of ALTERNATIVE
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: 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。
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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。
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I was offered no alternative.我没有选择余地。
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The menu offered several vegetarian alternatives.这份菜单上有一些素食供选择。
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often + to