alternate

pronunciation

UK [ɔːlˈtɜːnət , ˈɔːltəneɪt , ˈɔːltɜːnət]word uk audio image

US [ˈɔːltərnət , ˈɔːltərneɪt] word us audio image

  • adj.
    轮流的
    交替的
    间隔的
    代替的
  • vi.
    交替
    轮流
  • vt.
    使交替
    使轮流
  • n.
    〈美〉(委员)代理人
    候补者
    替换物

Word Origin

alternate 交替的

alter, 改变,轮流。字母n, 插入鼻音字母,方便读音。

Example

1. The two types alternate , so that each channel has one wall of each type .
两种薄膜交替使用,每个管道都具有这两种薄膜壁。
2. Vernacini , however , admitted that his regular trips to the alternate universe have taken their toll .
然而,维纳奇尼承认经常出差去那个交替宇宙已对他们造成了伤害。
3. The second thing japan needs is for parties to alternate in power .
日本需要的第二件事便是政党轮流当权。
4. It said alternate aircraft would be used for international flights on thursday .
该公司说,周四的国际航班将由备用飞机执飞。
5. Alternate version 2 : " when did you realize this would be your career ? "
备选问题2:”最近的热浪有影响到你吗?“

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