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British pronunciation/ɔːltˈɜːnət/
American pronunciation/ˈɔɫtɝˌneɪt/, /ˈɔɫtɝnət/

"alternate"的定义和意义

alternate
01

交替的, 每隔一天的

done or happening every other time
alternate definition and meaning
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She wears her alternate uniform every second Friday as part of the school 's dress code.
The company implemented an alternate work schedule to enhance work-life balance.
The team practices on alternate weekends to accommodate everyone 's schedule.
02

交替的, 轮流的

happening in a back-and-forth pattern
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The team experienced alternate victories and losses throughout the season.
Their moods shifted with alternate moments of excitement and frustration.
The landscape was marked by alternate stretches of forest and open fields.
03

替代的, 备用的

serving as an substitute option
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In case of absence, an alternate leader will take charge of the meeting.
The event organizers provided an alternate date in case of rain.
The airline offered alternate flights after the original one was canceled.
04

交替的, 交错的

(of leaves, branches, etc) arranged on opposite sides of the stem in a staggered pattern
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The tree has alternate leaves that grow on either side of the stem.
In some species, alternate leaf arrangement helps maximize sunlight exposure.
Many trees have alternate leaves, which helps them manage space efficiently.
05

替代的, 备选的

describing something that exists as a different or parallel version of something else
to alternate
01

交替, 切换

to switch back and forth between two or more things, states, or conditions
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His voice alternated between excitement and frustration during the conversation.
She alternated between laughter and tears as she recalled the event.
The weather alternated between sunny and rainy throughout the day.
02

交替, 替换

to arrange things or people so that they follow one after the other in a repeated and predictable pattern
2.1

交替, 轮流

to come after one another in a regular, repeating sequence
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
04

交替, 轮流

to take turns doing something
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The players alternated serving the ball during the match.
For the choir 's performance, the sopranos and altos would alternate leading each verse.
In the long drive, the couple would alternate driving every two hours to avoid fatigue.
05

轮换, 交替

to switch people between roles, tasks, or shifts in a repeated or organized way
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The nurses alternated shifts to ensure 24-hour care for the patients.
In the absence of a key worker, they alternated team members to fulfill the job requirements.
The two managers alternated roles during the busy season to ensure all responsibilities were covered.
06

担任替补, 作为替补演员

to serve as an understudy for another actor, actress, or performer
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The actor alternates with his understudy during the weekend performances.
He is set to alternate for the main role during the evening shows.
She was chosen to alternate for the lead actress in case of illness or emergency.
Alternate
01

替代者, 副手

a backup person who substitutes when the primary individual is unavailable
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The alternate took over the lead role when the main actor fell ill.
The committee designated an alternate to attend the meeting in the chairman 's absence.
He served as an alternate on the jury in case one of the primary jurors had to drop out.
02

替代选项, 备选方案

something that can be chosen instead of another option
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She wears her alternate uniform every second Friday as part of the school's dress code.
The company implemented an alternate work schedule to enhance work-life balance.
The team practices on alternate weekends to accommodate everyone's schedule.
We take turns hosting the book club meetings on alternate months.
He goes to the gym on alternate days to give his muscles time to recover.
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