词典释义：
(of one or more things) available as another possibility
（一或多个事物）另外的，可供选择的
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the various alternative methods for resolving disputes 解决争端的多种其他方式
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the alternative definition of democracy as popular power .民主作为大众权力的另一种定义。
(of two things)mutually exclusive
（两者）互不相容的，非此即彼的
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the facts fit two alternative scenarios .事实与两种互不相容的预期模式相符。
of or relating to behaviour that is considered unconventional and is typically seen as a challenge to traditional norms
行为标新立异的（尤指对传统准则构成挑战的不从习俗行为），另类的
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an alternative lifestyle .一种标新立异的生活方式。
one of two or more available possibilities
（二者或多者中）另种选择，另种可能
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audio cassettes are an interesting alternative to reading 有声磁带是阅读之外的另一有趣选择
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she had no alternative but to break the law .她除了违反法律之外别无选择。
"mid 16th cent． （in the sense ‘alternating, alternate’）： from French
