alternative

• 指可以作为通常或标准选择的替代而使用或做的；非传统的、另类的。

Referring to something that can be used or done instead of the usual or standard option.

1. Providing a choiceB1formal

   Offering or serving as another option or possibility.

   替代的

   • We need an alternative route because of the traffic.
   • She chose alternative medicine instead of surgery.
   • This is an alternative solution to the problem.

   同义词alternatedifferentotherreplacementsubstitute

   反义词compulsoryforcedmandatoryobligatoryrequired

2. Different from conventionalB2formal

   Not following the usual or traditional approach.

   另类的

   • He prefers alternative energy sources like solar power.
   • Alternative education systems focus on creativity.
   • The band plays alternative rock music.

   同义词avant-gardedissentingheterodoxmavericknonconformistnontraditionaloffbeatradicalunconventionalunorthodox

   反义词conventionalmainstreamnormalorthodoxstandardtraditionalusual

• 名词，指两个或多个可供选择的选项或可能性之一。也可指替代物或替代方案。

A noun referring to one of two or more available possibilities or choices.

1. Choice or optionB1formal

   One of two or more possibilities or choices.

   选择

   • We need to find an alternative to driving in traffic.
   • If you don't like this restaurant, there's an alternative nearby.
   • She chose the cheaper alternative for the materials.

   同义词choiceoptionotherpossibilityreplacementsubstitute

   反义词necessityonlysole

2. SubstituteB1formal

   Something that can be used instead of something else.

   替代物

   • This herbal tea is a good alternative to coffee.
   • Solar power is an alternative energy source.
   • He suggested an alternative route to avoid the construction.

   同义词backupfill-inotherproxyreplacementreservestand-insubstitutesurrogate