alternative
英 [ɔːl'tɜːnətɪv; ɒl-]
美 [ɔl'tɝnətɪv]
- adj. 供选择的；选择性的；交替的
- n. 二中择一；供替代的选择
助记提示
1. altern- + -ative.
2. => offering one or the other of two.
3. Alternate means "by turns;" alternative means "offering a choice." Both imply two kinds or things.
双语例句
- 1. New ways to treat arthritis may provide an alternative to painkillers.
- 关节炎的新疗法可能是止痛药之外的另一种选择。
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- 2. It seems clear that he has no reasonable alternative.
- 他没有其他合适的选择，这一点似乎很清楚。
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- 3. There may be alternative methods of substantiation other than written records.
- 除书面记录外，可能还有其他方法可以证实。
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- 4. Is there an alternative to traction for a broken leg?
- 对于腿部骨折有什么方法替代牵引治疗吗？
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- 5. I was interested in alternative medicine and becoming an aromatherapist.
- 我对替代疗法非常感兴趣，想做个芳香疗法治疗师。
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