Alternatives Meaning in English
word · lemma: alternative
/ɔɫˈtɝnətɪvz/
awl-TUR-nuh-tivz
/ɔːltˈɜːnətˌɪvz/
awl-TUR-nuh-tivz
释义
Other choices or options that you can use or do instead of something else.
用法与细微差别
Usually used as a plural noun: 'alternatives to', 'no alternatives'. Common in formal and informal contexts. Sometimes 'option' can be a synonym, but 'alternative' emphasizes a different or substitute possibility.
Spanish: alternativas - opcionesPortuguese (BR): alternativas - opçõesPortuguese (PT): alternativas - opçõesChinese (Simplified): 替代方案 - 替代选择Chinese (Traditional): 替代方案 - 替代選擇Hindi: विकल्पArabic: بدائلBengali: বিকল্পসমূহRussian: альтернативы - варианты (альтернатива)Japanese: 代案 - 代替案 - 選択肢Vietnamese: phương án thay thế - lựa chọn thay thếKorean: 대안 - 대체방안Turkish: alternatifler - seçenekler (alternatif)Urdu: متبادلIndonesian: alternatif - pilihan lain
例句
We need to find some alternatives to plastic bags.
basic
There are many alternatives to taking the bus.
basic
Do you have any alternatives for dinner tonight?
basic
If you don't like coffee, there are plenty of alternatives like tea or juice.
natural
We're looking for alternatives since the main road is closed.
natural
She considered several alternatives before making her final decision.
natural