"alternates" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 轮流
• 替补

Definition

指在事物之间轮换，或人们轮流做某事。也可以指替代别人完成任务的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于指事物或人轮流出现，如体育比赛中的轮换球员。名词用在代表“替补”或“候补”时很常见。不要与“alternative（另一种选择）”混淆。

Examples

The teacher alternates between fun and serious activities.

老师在有趣和严肃的活动间**轮流**。

There are two alternates on the soccer team.

足球队有两个**替补**。

She alternates reading with listening to music.

她**轮流**读书和听音乐。

If a player gets injured, the alternates are ready to step in.

如果有球员受伤，**替补**们随时准备上场。

Their moods alternate from happy to sad pretty quickly.

他们的情绪**轮流**在高兴和伤心之间变化得很快。

We have two alternates in case someone can’t make it to the meeting.

我们有两个**替补**，以防有人不能参加会议。