alternative

alternative  :选择，choice,option

Equipped with best-in-class delivery networks, JD.com has become a popular alternative to Taobao.com.   

A is an alternative to B，意思是A 是 B 的替代品 ，A是B的替代做法。

在表述问题的解决方案时，就可以用 alternative或者之前学到的panacea.

To cater to various learning needs, schools should offer students more alternatives, say online courses, to classes delivered on campus.   

“We showed that there is an alternative to ‘There is no alternative,’” says Mr Costa.   

当我们认为别无选择的时候，可以试着鼓励自己说一句：There is always an alternative to “There is no alternative”。       

1.《牛津英语搭配词典》中alternative作为名词时的常用搭配

A. adj.+ alternative

effective/good/available/reasonable/acceptable/suitable/practical/real/realistic/viable alternative

B. v.+ alternative

have/offer/provide/present/propose/suggest/find/seek/develop an alternative

C.have little/no alternative but to

leave sb. with no alternative but to

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2. 翻译：       

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。   

Nowdays, a lot of  universities in the US  accept the IELTS as an alternative to the TOEFL.

3.造句

Listening audiobooks is an viable alternative for commuters who intend to acquire more knowledge.