alternative1/ɔlˋtɝnətIv; ɔːlˈtɜːnətIv/adj [only before noun 仅用于名词前]1 used instead of something else 可供替代的﹔另外的﹔两者择一的: The main road is blocked, so drivers should choose an alternative route. 主干道堵塞了﹐所以司机应选择其他路线。2 different from what is usual or accepted 非一般的﹐另类的: an alternative lifestyle 另类的生活方式alternative medicine 非传统医学
alternative2n [C] something you can choose instead of something else 可供选择的东西﹐替代物: There are a number of alternatives. 有很多选择余地。+to Milk is a healthier alternative to cream. 牛奶是比奶油健康的一种替代物。I had no alternative but to report him to the police. 我别无选择﹐只好向警察告发他。