alternative

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT If one thing is an alternative to another, the first can be found, used, or done instead of the second. 替代品
New ways to treat arthritis may provide an alternative to painkillers. 治疗关节炎的新方法可能会提供一种止痛药的替代品。
2. ADJ An alternative plan or offer is different from the one that you already have, and can be done or used instead. 另外的[ADJ n]
There were alternative methods of travel available. 有另外的旅行方式可采用。
3. ADJ 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. 另类的[ADJ n]
...unconventional parents who embraced the alternative lifestyle of the Sixties. …信奉60年代另类生活方式的与众不同的家长们。
4. ADJ Alternative medicine uses traditional ways of curing people, such as medicines made from plants, massage, and acupuncture. 替代性的 (疗法)[ADJ n]
...alternative health care. …替代性保健。
5. ADJ 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. 可再生的 (能源)[ADJ n]

High vehicles must take an alternative route because of low clearance under the bridge .
Government funding of alternative healthcare is virtually non-existent .
Despite all the advances in modern medicine , demand for alternative therapies and faith healing keeps growing .
In Los Angeles many companies encourage their employees to use alternative means of transportation , rather than the car .
Doctors these days tend to be more open-minded about alternative medicine .