词汇 alternate 在中文的含义

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alternate

US /ˈɑːl.tɚ.neɪt/
UK /ˈɒl.tə.neɪt/
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动词

1.

交替, 轮流

occur by turns repeatedly

示例:
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The sun and clouds alternate throughout the day.
太阳和云朵全天交替出现。
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He and his brother alternate driving on long trips.
他和他的兄弟在长途旅行中轮流开车。
2.

交替, 变化

change between two or more states or actions

示例:
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The traffic lights alternate between red and green.
交通灯在红灯和绿灯之间交替。
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Her mood can alternate rapidly between joy and sadness.
她的情绪可以在快乐和悲伤之间快速交替。

形容词

1.

交替的, 间隔的

every other; every second

示例:
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We meet on alternate Tuesdays.
我们每隔一个星期二见面。
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The pattern uses alternate stripes of red and blue.
该图案使用红蓝相间的条纹。
2.

备用的, 替代的

denoting a different possible course of action or choice

示例:
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Do you have an alternate plan?
你有没有一个备用方案?
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We need to find an alternate route.
我们需要找到一条备用路线。

名词

替补, 候补

a person who acts as a substitute for another

示例:
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The coach named an alternate for the injured player.
教练为受伤的球员指定了一名替补。
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She served as an alternate juror.
她担任候补陪审员。