1. 释义

something that you can choose instead of something else

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

a. “可供替代的”

n. 选择 替代“choose”“option”

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

classes delivered on campus  实体课堂

e.g. "We showed that there is an alternative to 'There is no alternative,'" says Mr Costa.

别无选择  There is no alternative

e.g. There is always an alternative to 'There is no alternative'.

2. 翻译&造句

（1）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.

Nowadays, many American Universities accept the scores of IELTS as an alternative to TOEFL.

参考翻译：Many universities in the United States now accept the IELTS as an alternative to the TOEFL.

(2)造句

虽然这件裙子很好看，但是其实很容易找到替代物。（女生逛街时会说的话。）

Though this dress is beautiful, there are so many alternatives to it.