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"alternatively" in Chinese (Simplified)

或者或者说

Definition

用于引入另一种选择或可能性,表示还有另一种办法或选择。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Alternatively” 多用于正式场合,如书面语或正式发言,用于列举选项。常位于句首或从句开头;在口语或非正式场合,通常用“或者”。

Examples

You can email us. Alternatively, you can call our office.

你可以给我们发邮件。**或者**,你也可以打电话到我们办公室。

The museum is open on weekends. Alternatively, you could visit during the week when it is less crowded.

博物馆周末开放。**或者说**,你也可以在一周中的人少的时候来参观。

We could drive to the party. Alternatively, we can take the bus.

我们可以开车去参加聚会。**或者**,我们可以坐公交车。

We could eat out tonight. Alternatively, I could cook something quick at home.

我们今晚可以出去吃。**或者说**,我也可以在家做点快餐。

He might accept the offer. Alternatively, he could negotiate for better terms.

他可能会接受这个提议。**或者**,他也可以争取更好的条件。

If you’re not free this weekend, alternatively, we can meet next week.

如果你这个周末没空,**或者**我们也可以下周见。