alternative[英][ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv][美][ɔ:lˈtɜ:rnətɪv]adj.替代的; 备选的; 其他的; 另类的; n.可供选择的事物; 例句:1.The answer is they may have no alternative. 答案是他们可能别无选择。2.There is a better alternative. 还有一个更好的选择。3.We were researching to find alternative possibilities. 我们还没找到可以替代的同类。4.Property is the other alternative. 房地产是另一个投资选项。5.This means creating an alternative. 这意味着要创造一种备选方案。