alternative

[ɔ:l'tə:nətiv]

adj.两者择一的, 供选择的, 非主流的
n.替换物, 取舍

a.[Z][B]

1. 两者(或若干)中择一的; 非此即彼的

2. 替代的; 供选择的

There was no alternative route open to her.

她别无选择。

3. 不接受世俗准则的; 非传统的; 非主流的

n.

1. 选择, 二择一[the S][(+of)]

If you don't like the school lunch, you have the alternative of bringing your own.

要是你不喜欢学校准备的午餐, 你可以自己带饭。

2. 供选择的东西(或办法等)[C]

What alternatives are there?

还有什么可选择的?

3. 选择的自由(或余地)[U]

They had no alternative in the matter.

在这件事上, 他们没有选择的余地。

词形变化

副词: alternatively |

词义辨析

同义:

n.选择; 替代

choice  substitute  replacement  

同义参见:

freedom  option  secondary  

英英释义

名词 alternative:

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

同义词：option, choice

形容词 alternative:

allowing a choice

同义词：alternate

necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

同义词：mutually exclusive

pertaining to unconventional choices

短语词组

have no alternative but

1. 除……外别无选择

We have no alternative but to dismiss you.

我们只好辞退你, 别无其他办法。

补充

alternativealternative英:[ɔ:lˈtə:nətiv] 美:[ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-]adj.1.两者择一的, 供替代的We returned by the alternative road.我们从另一条路回来的。2.不寻常的, 非传统性的These are alternative medicine.这些是非传统性药物。3.非正统的This kind of newspaper is alternative press.这种报纸是非正统性报刊。n.1.取舍, 抉择, 可供选择的事物The only alternative to being taken prisoner was to die fighting.除了当俘虏之外, 惟一的选择就是奋战至死了。2.选择的余地, 可供选择的机会I'm afraid I have no alternative but to report you to the police.恐怕除了向警方告发你以外, 我是别无选择了。

例句

1. 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。 2. 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。 3. There were alternative methods of travel available.还有其他旅行方式可选。 4. Motorists were advised to find an alternative route.驾车者被建议另寻其他路线。 5. 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。 6. People still try to find an alternative explanation.人们仍然试图找到另一种解释。 7. alternative health care非传统的医疗保健 8. alternative power sources such as nuclear energy核能等替代能源 9. 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。 10. 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 11. 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。 12. There are several alternatives.有几个选择。 13. What's the alternative?另一种选择是什么？ 14. 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。 15. Despite a distinct feeling of anxiety, he sees no alternative.尽管内心非常不安, 但他别无他法。 16. 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。 17. There seems no alternative but to put up with it.除了忍耐似乎别无选择。 18. The government has no alternative but to raise taxes.政府除了提高税收外别无选择。 19. Acupuncture may provide an alternative to painkillers.针刺疗法也许可以替代止痛药。 20. Fruit is a healthy alternative to chocolate.水果是巧克力的健康替代品。 21. the various alternative methods for resolving disputes.解决争端的多种选择。 22. the alternative definition of democracy as popular power.民主作为大众权力的另一种定义。 23. the facts fit two alternative scenarios.事实与两种互不相容的预期模式相符。 24. an alternative lifestyle.一种标新立异的生活方式。 25. audio cassettes are an interesting alternative to reading.有声磁带是阅读的有趣替代选择。 26. she had no alternative but to break the law.她除了违反法律之外别无选择。 27. The motorway was closed so we had to find an alternative route.高速公路关闭了，我们不得不改走别的道路。 28. alternative medicine非传统药物 29. What can I eat as an alternative to meat?不吃肉，我别的能吃什么？ 30. There are several alternatives open to us at the moment.现在我们有好几个选择。 31. 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。 32. an alternative explanation另一种解释 33. 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。 34. 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。 35. alternative rock music非主流摇滚乐 36. He developed an alternative design for the new engine.他设计了一款非传统的新型发动机。 37. alternative medicine [=methods of healing or treating disease that are different from the usual methods taught in Western medical schools]替代疗法 38. alternative energy/fuel替代能源/燃料 39. an alternative newspaper另类报纸 40. alternative lifestyles另类生活方式 41. "We could meet at the library or, alternatively, we could all meet at my house."我们可以在图书馆碰面，或者也可以全到我家来。 42. 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。 43. 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。 44. I was offered no alternative.我没有选择余地。 45. The menu offered several vegetarian alternatives.这份菜单上有一些素食供选择。 46. "We've been looking for alternatives to the usual treatment, but it seems there are few options."我们一直在寻找常规疗法的替代方法，但似乎没多少选择。