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alternation of X and Y
the alternation of day and night
日夜交替
交替；更替；轮流
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交替；更替；轮流
the act of alternating or of following each other by turns; successive change from one thing to another and back again
the alternation of day and night
日夜交替
(通常两个)事物在时间或位置上的轮流交替；交替进行、接续或发生的行为。
The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence
从一种事物或状态到另一种的连续变化
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
会众与牧师轮流应答的回应。
The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
Ablaut.
The alternation of day and night is a natural phenomenon.
昼夜交替是一种自然现象。
AI contextual example
The alternation between work and rest helps maintain productivity.
工作和休息的交替有助于保持生产力。
AI contextual example
The alternation of seasons affects agriculture.
季节的交替影响农业。
AI contextual example
a trill is a rapid alternation between the two notes
颤音是两个音符之间的快速交替。
WordNet
the alternation of day and night
日夜交替
alternation between hot and cold
冷热交替
the two colors appear in alternation
两种颜色交替出现
Not this
They alternation between work and rest.
Use this
They alternate between work and rest.
“alternation”是名词，不能用作谓语动词，应使用动词形式“alternate”。
Not this
We have no alternation but to accept.
Use this
We have no alternative but to accept.
“alternation”意为“交替”，而此处表达“别无选择”，应使用名词“alternative”。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
季节交替
The alternation of seasons affects farming and daily life.
季节交替影响农业和日常生活。
工作与休息的交替
Proper alternation between work and rest helps prevent burnout.
适当的工作与休息交替有助于防止过度疲劳。
快速交替
The rapid alternation of colors in the video can be disturbing.
视频中颜色的快速交替可能会令人不安。
与……交替地
The two choirs performed in alternation with each other.
两个合唱团轮流表演。
世代交替
Alternation of generations is a common feature of plant life cycles.
世代交替是植物生命周期的一个常见特征。
Use alternation naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
记 alternation 由 alternate（交替）变来：像左右脚交替走路，-ation 是名词后缀，即交替、轮流。
语域：formal 常见场景：academic writing、technical descriptions、formal speech 该词比较正式，多用于学术或技术性描述，日常口语中更常用 alternating 或 take turns 的说法。
常用于 alternation of ... and ... 结构
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