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

例句与用法：

Disillusioned voters want an alternative to the two main parties.

失望的选民需要一个党派以取代这两个大党。

There appears to be no alternative.

似乎没有别的选择。

Caught in the act, he had no alternative but to confess.

他被当场抓住，除了招供别无出路。

We have no alternative, but to do it.

我们别无选择，只能做了。

Please find alternative means of transport.

请另外找一个运输方法。

Have you got an alternative suggestion?

你有没有其他建议？

词形变化：

副词: alternatively |

详细释义：

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。

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。