Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #4030
alternatively
或者；要不
核心释义
as another option; in a different way
- 1.
以另一种方式。
in an alternative way
以另一种方式。；非此即彼
用法In use
You can take the train; alternatively, you can drive there.
用法提示：alternatively 作为副词，表示“或者”，引出另一种选择。
We could go hiking this weekend. Alternatively, we could stay home and watch movies.
用法提示：alternatively 用于提出与前一句不同的备选方案。
The meeting is scheduled for Monday. Alternatively, it could be held on Wednesday if that suits you better.
用法提示：alternatively 表达另一可能性，常用于建议或选择。
Alternatively, [clause]
Alternatively, you can take the bus.
或者，你可以乘公交车。
[clause]; alternatively, [clause]
分号前后连接两个并列的选择。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- alternatively you could
- 或者你可以
- You could take the train, or alternatively you could drive.你可以坐火车，或者你可以开车。
- alternatively consider
- 或者考虑
- Alternatively consider a different approach.或者考虑一种不同的方法。
- alternatively try
- 或者尝试
- You can add sugar, or alternatively try honey.你可以加糖，或者尝试蜂蜜。
- alternatively use
- 或者使用
- You can use butter, or alternatively use margarine.你可以用黄油，或者使用人造黄油。
- alternatively there is
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把alternatively想成'或者'的选择，就像分叉路口二选一。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：中性 多用于提出第二个选项，在大多数正式和非正式语境中均适用。
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于句首或句末，连接两个并列的选项。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
No common words rhyme with 'alternatively' (stressed vowel /ɜːr/). Words like 'relatively' (/ˈrɛlətɪvli/), 'positively' (/ˈpɑzətɪvli/), and 'actively' (/ˈæktɪvli/) have stress on the first syllable and different vowel sounds. 'Effectively' (/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/) and 'creatively' (/kriˈeɪtɪvli/) have stress on the second syllable but with different vowels.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
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