alternative
adj
noun
ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv adj
1 an alternative idea, plan etc is different from the one you have and can be used instead 可替代的; 另外的; 两者择一的 only before noun 仅用于名词前
alternative ways/approach/methods etc
alternative approaches to learning
各种供选择的学习方法
Have you any alternative suggestions ?
你有没有别的建议？
An alternative route is along the Via Unione.
另一条路线是沿着联合路走。
2 deliberately different from what is usual, expected, or traditional 非传统的，另类的
alternative music/theatre etc
Tucson’s alternative radio station
图克森的非传统广播电台
sources of alternative energy (=energy produced by the sun, wind etc rather than by gas, coal etc)
替代能源
tolerance of alternative lifestyles
对另类生活方式的容忍
alternative medicine/therapies (medical treatment that is not based on the usual western methods) 非西方传统医学/疗法
Acupuncture is widely used by practitioners of alternative medicine.
针刺疗法被非西方传统医学从业者广泛利用。
You can relax on the beach or alternatively try the bustling town centre.
你可以在沙滩上休息，或者还可以逛逛热闹的镇中心。
noun
3 something you can choose to do or use instead of something else 可供选择的事物
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Is there a viable alternative to the present system?
现行体制有没有切实可行的制度来替代？
If payment is not received legal action will be our only alternative .
如果我们收不到付款，起诉将是我们唯一的选择。
I had no alternative but to report him to the police.
除了向警察举报他，我别无选择。
He quickly assessed what alternatives were open to him.
他迅速估计了一下他有哪些办法可以采用。