alternative /ɔ:lˈtə:nətiv/ I. adj. 两者择一的，供选择的：alternative courses 供选择的两条道路；alternative questions 选择问句 Is there a viable alternative to prison? 除入狱外还有无其它可行的办法？‖II. n. ［c］ 二挑一；取舍，抉择 (=a choice between two things)：The judge offered the criminal the alternative of a fine or six months in prison. 法官向罪犯提供两种抉择：要么罚款，要么坐六个月班房。There is no alternative but to fight. 只有斗争，别无选择。Audio cassettes are an interesting alternative to reading.有声磁带是阅读的有趣替代选择。Is there a viable alternative to prison? 除入狱外还有无其它可行的办法？Is there an alternative to surgery for this complaint?除了手术外，这种毛病还有其它治疗方法吗?