alternate
例子
The committee meets on alternative Thursdays to discuss budget updates.
委员会每隔一个星期四开会讨论预算更新。
She schedules her therapy sessions for alternative weekends to accommodate work travel.
她将治疗课程安排在每隔一个周末，以适应工作旅行。
例子
It was a strange day of alternate sunshine and rain, shifting back and forth.
那是一个阳光和雨水交替的奇怪日子，来回变换。
The alternate hot and cold weather made it hard to dress appropriately.
交替的炎热和寒冷天气让人很难穿得合适。
例子
Due to heavy traffic, she decided to take the alternate route home.
由于交通拥堵，她决定走备用路线回家。
The event organizers provided an alternate date in case of rain.
活动组织者提供了一个备用日期以防下雨。
04
互生的, 交替排列的
(of leaves, branches, etc) arranged on opposite sides of the stem in a staggered pattern
例子
The tree has alternate leaves that grow on either side of the stem.
这棵树有互生的叶子，生长在茎的两侧。
The plant 's alternate shoots give it a balanced, symmetrical appearance.
植物的互生枝条赋予它平衡、对称的外观。
05
替代的, 平行的
describing something that exists as a different or parallel version of something else
Dialect
American
American例子
The story takes place in an alternate universe where history unfolded differently.
故事发生在一个历史发展不同的平行宇宙中。
The movie presents an alternate reality where humans never discovered fire.
这部电影呈现了一个人类从未发现火的平行现实。
to alternate
例子
The weather alternated between sunny and rainy throughout the day.
天气在一天中交替变化，时而晴朗，时而下雨。
His voice alternated between excitement and frustration during the conversation.
在谈话中，他的声音在兴奋和沮丧之间交替。
02
交替, 轮换
to arrange things or people so that they follow one after the other in a repeated and predictable pattern
例子
He alternated studying with short breaks to stay focused.
他交替学习与短暂休息以保持专注。
The chef alternated layers of pasta and sauce to make the lasagna.
厨师交替放置面条和酱料的层次来制作千层面。
2.1
交替, 轮换
to come after one another in a regular, repeating sequence
例子
Dark stripes alternate with pale ones on the fabric.
织物上深色条纹与浅色条纹交替出现。
The band members alternated with guest performers during the concert.
乐队成员在音乐会期间与客座表演者轮流演出。
03
交替, 改变方向
(of an electric current, voltage, etc.) to change direction at regular intervals, with its value continuously fluctuating over time
例子
In alternating current ( AC ), the flow of electricity alternates direction many times per second.
在交流电（AC）中，电流的方向每秒交替多次。
The voltage in this circuit alternates between positive and negative values, following a sinusoidal waveform.
这个电路中的电压在正值和负值之间交替，遵循正弦波形。
例子
In the long drive, the couple would alternate driving every two hours to avoid fatigue.
在长途驾驶中，这对夫妇会每两小时轮流驾驶以避免疲劳。
For the choir 's performance, the sopranos and altos would alternate leading each verse.
对于合唱团的表演，女高音和女低音将轮流引领每一节。
05
轮换, 交替
to switch people between roles, tasks, or shifts in a repeated or organized way
例子
The company decided to alternate employees between different departments to improve cross-training.
公司决定在不同部门之间轮换员工以提高交叉培训。
The two managers alternated roles during the busy season to ensure all responsibilities were covered.
在繁忙的季节里，两位经理轮换了角色，以确保所有职责都得到覆盖。
例子
She was chosen to alternate for the lead actress in case of illness or emergency.
她被选为在生病或紧急情况下替代女主角。
The actor alternates with his understudy during the weekend performances.
这位演员在周末的演出中与他的替角轮换。
Alternate
01
替补, 候补
a backup person who substitutes when the primary individual is unavailable
DialectAmerican
American例子
The alternate took over the lead role when the main actor fell ill.
当主演生病时，替补接替了主角。
He served as an alternate on the jury in case one of the primary jurors had to drop out.
他作为陪审团的候补，以防主要陪审员之一不得不退出。
例子
When the main route was closed, we had to take an alternate.
当主要路线关闭时，我们不得不采取替代方案。
If this plan does n't work, we need to come up with an alternate.
如果这个计划行不通，我们需要想出一个替代方案。
