alternative
UK [ɒl'tɜ:.nə.tɪv] US [ɑ:l'tɝ:.nə.tˌɪv] noun countable
IMPROVER
■something that is different from something else, especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility of choice （尤指不同于平常事物的）可供选择的事物；可供选择的解决办法•an alternative to coffee咖啡代用品 •There must be an alternative to people sleeping on the streets.一定要想办法解决街头露宿者的问题。 •I'm afraid I have no alternative but to ask you to leave (= that is what I have to do).恐怕我别无选择，只有让你离开。
UK [ɒl'tɜ:.nə.tɪv] US [ɑ:l'tɝ:.nə.tˌɪv] adjective
IMPROVER (US also alternate)
■An alternative plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one （计划或方法）可替代的；可供选择的•The opposition parties have so far failed to set out an alternative strategy.反对党到目前为止还没有提出其他的策略。 •An alternative venue for the concert is being sought.正在寻找其他可举办音乐会的地方。 ■describes things that are considered to be unusual and which often have a small but enthusiastic group of people who support them 非传统的；另类的•alternative comedy另类喜剧 |