alternatively
adverb uk/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv.li/ us/ɑːlˈtɝː.nə.t̬ɪv.li/
B2 (用来建议别种可能性)要不,或者
used to suggest another possibility
We could go to the Indian restaurant, or alternatively, we could try that new Italian place. 我们可以去那家印度餐馆,要不,也可以到那家新开的意大利餐馆尝尝。
Synonym: instead
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- You could catch the 18.30 train - alternatively, you could wait for the 19.50 fast train.
- Mix two tablespoons of sugar, or alternatively honey, into the mixture.
- Post this order form in the envelope provided. Alternatively, phone our order line or order online from our website.
- It would be a six-month wait for the operation but, alternatively, you could pay for private treatment.
- The quickest way is to take the motorway. Alternatively, there is the coastal route, which is much prettier.