alternative

一、真题好句
alternative 选择性必修1000 全国卷频次:0 教材出处:译林版选必修B2U4
/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
a.&n. alternatives 0
可供选择的，替代的 & 选择，二择一
高考真题原句选：
By turning kids on to fishing, he intended to present an alternative way of life.
As an alternative consider checking into a self-catering flat with its own kitchen.
We’re likely to see more wireless payment alternatives.
There are alternatives to constant written communication, such as leaving voice messages or having a group chat. (2022全国乙卷)

二、词组｜习惯用语
alternative energy 替代能源；新能源
alternative medicine 非传统医学
have no alternative 没有别的办法了；没有其他选择
alternative fuel 代用燃料；可替代燃料；人造液体燃料
alternative method 替代的方法
alternative approach 变换方法
have no alternative but v. 别无选择；只得；唯一的办法是
alternative energy sources 替代能源
alternative investment 另类投资
alternative splicing 可变剪接
alternative solution 可选择的解决方案
alternative plan 交替计划；可供选择的方案
alternative design 替代设计；比较设计
alternative use 选择使用；交替使用
alternative option 替代，替代物；比较选择方案
alternative media 另类媒介；另类媒体
alternative form 代替方式；替换制度

三、词根记忆 [12060](090529)

alternative
n.
二選一;供選擇的東西;取舍a.二選一的I had no alternative but to accept his offer.我除了接受他的提議之外,別無選擇.
二者擇一(的)(來自alternate交替,交替選擇的方法)[alter,altern,ali=other,to change,表示”其他的,改變狀態”]

al·ter·na·tive / C:l5tE:nEtiv; NAmE -5tE:rn- /
noun
a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilities
可供选择的事物:
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives.
你的工资可以按周以现金支取,或按月以支票支取。二者可选其一。
We had no alternative but to fire Gibson.
我们别无他法,只有辞退吉布森。
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day.
每天的菜单上另有素食餐点。
⇨ note at option
adjective
[only before noun] 1. (also al·ter·nate especially in NAmE) that can be used instead of sth else
可供替代的:
an alternative method of doing sth
做某事的其他方法
Do you have an alternative solution?
你有没有别的解决办法？
2. different from the usual or traditional way in which sth is done
非传统的；他择性的:
alternative comedy / lifestyles / values
非传统喜剧/生活方式/价值
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.)
代用能源(指太阳能、风能、水能等)

alternative1 /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv $ ɒːlˈtɜːr-, æl-/ ●●○ S3 W2 AWL adjective
1  [only before noun] an alternative idea, plan etc is different from the one you have and can be used instead 可替代的；另外的；两者择一的
alternative ways/approach/methods etc
alternative approaches to learning
其他的学习方法
Have you any alternative suggestions?
你有没有别的建议？
An alternative route is along the Via Unione.
另一条路线是沿着联合路走。
2  deliberately different from what is usual, expected, or traditional 非传统的，另类的
alternative music/theatre etc
Tucson’s alternative radio station
图森的非传统广播电台
sources of alternative energy (=energy produced by the sun, wind etc rather than by gas, coal etc)
替代能源
tolerance of alternative lifestyles
对另类生活方式的包容
alternative medicine/therapies (=medical treatment that is not based on the usual western methods) 非西方传统医学/疗法
Acupuncture is widely used by practitioners of alternative medicine.
针灸疗法被非西方传统医学从业者广泛利用。
—alternatively adv
You can relax on the beach or alternatively try the bustling town centre.
你可以在沙滩上休息，或者也可以逛逛热闹的镇中心。
alternative2 ●●○ S3 W3 AWL noun [countable] something you can choose to do or use instead of something else 可供选择的事物
alternative to
Is there a viable alternative to the present system?
有没有切实可行的制度能够替代现行体制？
If payment is not received, legal action will be our only alternative.
如果收不到付款，我们只能采取法律行动。
I had no alternative but to report him to the police.
除了向警方举报他，我别无选择。
He quickly assessed the alternatives open to him.
他迅速估计了一下还有哪些办法可以采用。

alternative ★★★★☆
The form alternate is sometimes used, especially in American English, instead of alternative in meanings 3, 4, and 5. 尤其在美国英语中，当alternative作义项3、4和5解时，有时可用alternate替代。
1.N-COUNT 可数名词可供选择的；可供替代的 If one thing is an alternative to another, the first can be found, used, or done instead of the second.

【搭配模式】：oft N to n
New ways to treat arthritis may provide an alternative to painkillers.

关节炎的新疗法可能是止痛药之外的另一种选择。

2.ADJ 形容词备选的；备用的；其他的 An alternative plan or offer is different from the one that you already have, and can be done or used instead.

【搭配模式】：ADJ n
There were alternative methods of travel available…

还有其他可选的旅行方式。

They had a right to seek alternative employment.

他们有权另谋高就。

3.ADJ 形容词非传统的；另类的 Alternative is used to describe something that is different from the usual things of its kind, or the usual ways of doing something, in modern Western society. For example, an alternative lifestyle does not follow conventional ways of living and working.

【搭配模式】：ADJ n
…unconventional parents who embraced the alternative lifestyle of the Sixties…

欣然接受60年代另类生活模式而不因循守旧的父母

If you like alternative comedy you’ll love this book.

如果你喜欢另类喜剧的话，你就会喜欢这本书。

4.ADJ 形容词（医疗）传统的，替代的（如提取植物成分制成药物、按摩和针灸） Alternative medicine uses traditional ways of curing people, such as medicines made from plants, massage, and acupuncture.

【搭配模式】：ADJ n
…alternative health care.

传统的医疗保健

5.ADJ 形容词（能源）替代的，代用的 Alternative energy uses natural sources of energy such as the sun, wind, or water for power and fuel, rather than oil, coal, or nuclear power.

【搭配模式】：ADJ n

1 alternative /ɑlˈtɚnətɪv/ adjective
1
always used before a noun : offering or expressing a choice供选择的；供替代的
We have alternative [=other] plans in case the weather is bad.
万一天气不好，我们还有别的方案。
an alternative explanation
另一种解释
We took an alternative route [=a different route] to avoid the traffic.
为避免塞车，我们走了另一条路线。
Scientists are developing an alternative approach to treating the disease.
科学家正在研发治疗该疾病的另一种方法。
2
: not usual or traditional非主流的；非传统的
alternative rock music
非主流摇滚乐
He developed an alternative design for the new engine.
他设计了一款非传统的新型发动机。
alternative medicine [=methods of healing or treating disease that are different from the usual methods taught in Western medical schools] 替代疗法
— often used to describe something that is more natural or that causes less pollution than the usual product, method, etc.常用于描述比传统产品、方法等更天然或更环保的替代物
alternative energy/fuel
替代能源/燃料
3
: existing or functioning outside of the established society另类的
an alternative newspaper
另类报纸
alternative lifestyles
另类生活方式
— alternatively adverb
We could meet at the library or, alternatively, we could all meet at my house.
我们可以在图书馆碰面，或者也可以全到我家来。
2 alternative /ɑːlˈtɚnətɪv/ noun
plural alternatives [count] : something that can be chosen instead of something else : a choice or option可供选择的事物；替代物
We decided to leave since our only other alternative was to wait in the rain.
我们决定离开，因为除此之外，我们就只能选择在雨中等待了。
They left me no alternative but to call the police. [=I had to call the police] 他们使我别无选择，只能报警。
I was offered no alternative.
我没有选择余地。
The menu offered several vegetarian alternatives.
这份菜单上有一些素食供选择。
— often + to
We’ve been looking for alternatives to the usual treatment, but it seems there are few options.
我们一直在寻找常规疗法的替代方法，但似乎没多少选择。