英语词汇“alternate”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	alternate
释义	al·ter·nate I. \ˈȯltə(r)nə̇t also ˈal-; chiefly Brit ȯlˈtərn- or ˈtə̄n- also alˈt-; usu -ə̇d.+V\ adjective Etymology: Latin alternatus, past participle of alternare, from alternus interchangeable, alternate — more at altern 1. : occurring or succeeding by turns : one following the other in time : by turns first one and then the other < alternate gain and loss > < alternate periods of working and unemployment > : changing back and forth by turns : reciprocating < alternate favors between friends > 2. a. : arranged first on one side and then on the other at different levels or points along an axial line : not side by side < stems with alternate leaves > < alternate pitting in cell walls > — see phyllotaxy; compare opposite b. : disposed at intervals : arranged one above or alongside the other < alternate stamens and petals > < alternate layers of brick and stone > 3. : composed of members that occur or succeed by turns < recurring figures in an alternate pattern > 4. : belonging to a series in which the members regularly intervene between or follow by turns the members of another series (as the odd or even members of the numerals) : every other : every second < the alternate members 1, 3, 5, and 7 > < the alternate verses of a responsive reading > < a maid who works on alternate days > 5. : alternative, substitute < this highway is an alternate route > < copper may be used as an alternate material > < make an alternate selection > • al·ter·nate·ly adverb II. \ˈȯltə(r)ˌnāt also ˈal-; usu -ād.+V\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) *transitive verb* : to perform by turns or in succession : cause to perform or succeed by turns : interchange regularly < alternate the melodies > < alternate endurance tests > < alternate pipe and cigar > *intransitive verb* 1. : to vary by turns < gravel and macadam alternate along the route > : take turns < singers who alternate in the leading role > — often used with between < the weather alternated between sunshine and storms > < alternate between study and writing > 2. : to happen, succeed, or act by turns : follow reciprocally — used with with < the flood and ebb tides alternate with each other > Synonyms: see rotate III. \like adj\ noun (-s) 1. : a choice between two or among more than two objects or courses : alternative < the port is the alternate to New York as a shipping terminus > < several basic alternates to expansion of the building > 2. : one that takes the place of another : one that alternates with another: as a. : an extra person appointed to take the place of another who is unable to perform his duty : substitute < delegates to the convention and their alternates > b. : a person that takes his turn often at regular intervals with another of equal rank in an occupation or in performing a duty < appointed alternate to the chief of staff >
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