D41 [alternative] 20181124
1)使用《牛津英语搭配词典》查“alternative”,了解它作为名词时的常用搭配。
①、[搭配] ADJ.
attractive, constructive, effective, good, radical, useful 诱人的/ 建设性的/ 有效的/ 好的/ 根本的/ 有用的选择
acceptable, available, credible, possible, practical, real, realistic, reasonable, satisfactory, serious, suitable, viable 可接受的/ 现有的/ 可信的/ 可能的/ 实用的/ 真实的/ 现实的/ 合理的/ 满意的/ 认真的/ 合适的/ 可行的选择
Is there a viable alternative to prison?
除入狱外还有无其它可行的办法?
clear, obvious 明确的选择;显而易见的选择
cheap, healthy, interesting, safe 便宜的/ 健康的/ 有意思的/ 安全的替代品
a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks
比起泡饮料更健康的另一选择
②、[搭配] VERB + ALTERNATIVE
have 有选择We have two alternatives.
我们有两个选择。
offer, provide 提供选择: His idea seemed to offer a possible alternative.
他的想法似乎提供了另一种可能的选择。
seek 寻找替代物: seeking alternatives to nuclear power
寻找核能的替代物
find 找替代品: We’ll have to find an alternative.
我们必须找到替代品。
③、[搭配] PREP.~ for 给… 的选择: There is no alternative for those with no car of their own.
没有私家车的人就没有选择余地了。
~ to 除…以外的其它选择: Is there an alternative to surgery for this complaint?
除了手术外,这种毛病还有其它治疗方法吗?
④、[搭配] PHRASES
have little/no alternative (but to)(除…外)几乎/ 完全没有其它选择: She had no alternative but to do as he said.
她别无选择,只能照他说的做。
leave sb. with no alternative (but to)使某人别无选择(而只能…): He was left with no alternative but to hobble to the nearest telephone box.
他别无他法,只能一瘸一拐地走到最近的电话亭。
2)翻译下面的句子:
如今,许多美国的大学除了接受托福成绩外,也接受雅思成绩。
Nowadays many universities in the United States accept the IELTS as an alternative to the TOEFL.
(参考翻译:Many universities in the United States now accept the IELTS as an alternative to the TOEFL.)
3)结合自己的生活、学习、工作、兴趣等,想象在什么语境下会用到这个表达。先简要描述这个场景,再造句。
例子:To cater to various learning needs, educational institutions use internet technology to offer people various alternatives, say online courses, to online learning communities.