1. altern- + -ative + -ly.
2. => offering one or the other of two.
3. Alternate means "by turns;" alternative means "offering a choice." Both imply two kinds or things.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport.
旅行社將為你安排旅行,或者你也可以自己安排交通工具。
來(lái)自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. Allow about eight hours for the drive from Calais. Alternatively, you can fly to Brive.