alternative/ɔːl'tɜːnətɪv $ ɑːl'tɜːr-/

a. that can be used instead of another thing

n. sth you can choose to do or use instead of sth else

a. 可供替代的：There may be an alternative way of transport. 或许有另外的运输方法。

n. [C] 可选择之一；供选择的东西：I was offered no alternative. 我没有选择的余地。

◇[alternative to sth] Google is a good alternative to Baidu. 除了使用百度外，谷歌也是个不错的选择。

构词alter + nat + -ive