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alternate

释义

alternate

adjectiveusually before noun

UK /ɔːlˈtɜː(r)nət/

1
happening or coming one after another, in a regular pattern
alternate periods of good and bad weather
a pattern of alternate red and green stars
Synonyms and related words
Regularly and regular
regularly
regular
constantly
2
happening on one day, week etc, but not on the day, week etc that immediately follows
I go and visit him on alternate weekends.
Synonyms and related words
Happening at particular intervals of time
alternate
a month at a time
annually
3
Americanalternative
You’ll have to find an alternate route.
Synonyms and related words
Different and differently
conflicting
different
various

alternate

adjectiveusually before noun

US /ˈɔltərnət/US /ɔlˈtɜrnət/

1
happening or coming one after another, in a regular pattern
alternate periods of good and bad weather
a pattern of alternate red and green stars
Synonyms and related words
Regularly and regular
regularly
regular
constantly
2
happening on one day, week, etc. but not on the day, week, etc., that immediately follows
I go and visit him on alternate weekends.
Synonyms and related words
Happening at particular intervals of time
alternate
a month at a time
annually
3
allowing you to choose a different plan, thing, or situation from one you already have
I don’t suppose you have an alternate plan in case you are sick on that day.
We can’t get home tonight, because there are no alternate flights.
Drivers are advised to find alternate routes.
Synonyms and related words
Describing and relating to choices and choosing
alternate
beggars can’t be choosers
chosen

alternate

noun countable American

UK /ɔːlˈtɜː(r)nət/

Word Forms

singular	alternate
plural	alternates

1
someone who takes the place of another person, especially in sports
Synonyms and related words
Replacements
assignee
replacement
substitute

alternate

noun countable American

US /ˈɔltərnət/US /ɔlˈtɜrnət/

Word Forms

singular	alternate
plural	alternates

1
someone who takes the place of another person, especially in sports
She’s my alternate if I’m sick or injured and can’t race.
Synonyms and related words
Replacements
assignee
replacement
substitute

alternate

verb

UK /ˈɔːltə(r)neɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	alternate
he/she/it	alternates
present participle	alternating
past tense	alternated
past participle	alternated

1
intransitive if one thing alternates with another, they happen or come one after another, in a regular pattern that keeps being repeated
alternate with:
Wet days alternated with dry ones.
Synonyms and related words
To happen after something else
follow
ensue
alternate
1. 1a
  if someone or something alternates between two things, they keep changing between them
  alternate between:
  His mood alternates between joy and despair.
  Synonyms and related words
  To become different
  change
  turn into
  change into
2
intransitive/transitive to choose one thing or situation and then another, and keep repeating that pattern
Lay the shapes on the fabric, alternating the colours.
alternate something with something:
The course allows students to alternate work with education.
She alternated blues and gospel songs throughout the evening.
The White House has alternated between tough talk and silence.
Synonyms and related words
To change your opinion, attitudes or behaviour
change your mind
see reason/sense
adapt

alternate

verb

US /ˈɔltərˌneɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	alternate
he/she/it	alternates
present participle	alternating
past tense	alternated
past participle	alternated

1
intransitive if one thing alternates with another, they happen or come one after another, in a regular pattern that keeps being repeated
alternate with:
Wet days alternated with dry ones.
Synonyms and related words
To happen after something else
follow
ensue
alternate
1. 1a
  if someone or something alternates between two things, they keep changing between them
  alternate between:
  His mood alternates between joy and despair.
  Synonyms and related words
  To become different
  transition
  change
  turn into
2
intransitive/transitive to choose one thing or situation and then another, and keep repeating that pattern
Lay the shapes on the fabric, alternating the colors.
alternate something with something:
The class allows students to alternate work with education.
She alternated blues and gospel songs throughout the evening.
The White House has alternated between tough talk and silence.
Synonyms and related words
To change your opinion, attitudes or behavior
change your mind
see reason/sense
adapt

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