alternative (EN)
形容詞、名詞

形容詞 “alternative”

alternative, non-gradable
  1. 代わりの
    We found an alternative route to avoid the traffic jam.
  2. 代替の(伝統的な方法とは異なる)
    She decided to try alternative medicine instead of the conventional drugs her doctor prescribed.

名詞 “alternative”

sg. alternative, pl. alternatives
  1. 選択肢
    We can take the bus or walk to the park; both are good alternatives.
  2. 最後の手段
    When the bus broke down, walking was our only alternative to get home.