单词详解

1. adj.

A. 两者择一的，供替代的 ((of two or more things) that may be used, had, done, etc., instead of

another)

They returned by the alternative road. 他们从另外一条路回来的。

B. 不寻常的，非传统性的 (different from what is usual or traditional)

These are alternative medicine. 这些是非传统性的药物。

C. 非正统的 (not based on or not accepting the established standards of ordinary society)

This kind of newspaper is alternative press. 这种报纸是非正统的报刊。

2. n.

取舍，抉择，可供选择的事物 (sth. that may be taken or chosen instead of one or more others)

There appears to be no alternative. 似乎没别的选择。

相关单词

近义词：choice, selection, election

副词：alternatively