邢正的回答：

alternative [英][?:l?t?:n?t?v][美][?:l?t?:rn?t?v] adj.替代的; 备选的; 其他的; 另类的; n.可供选择的事物; 例句: 1. The answer is they may have no alternative. 答案是他们可能别无选择。 2. There is a better alternative. 还有一个更好的选择。 3. We were researching to find alternative possibilities. 我们还没找到可以替代的同类。 4. Property is the other alternative. 房地产是另一个投资选项。 5. This means creating an alternative. 这意味着要创造一种备选方案。

天道酬勤丶的回答：

alternative [英][?:l?t?:n?t?v][美][?l?t?n?t?v, ?l-] adj. 非正统的，不寻常的；两者择一的 n. 二中择一；可供选择的事物；取舍；非传统（或他择性）生活方式的追随者（或鼓吹者） 复数: alternatives 双语例句 1. drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. 驾车者被告知需另寻其他路线。 2. is there a credible alternative to the nuclear deterrent? 是否有可以取代核威慑力量的可靠办法？ 3. there was no alternative for them to vote in favor. 他们别无选择，只有投票赞成。 4. he doesn't really have an alternative suggestion; he's just being deliberately obstructive. 他并非真有其他建议，只不过是有意作梗。 5. the only alternative to being taken prisoner was to die fighting. 除了当俘虏之外，惟一的选择就是奋战至死了。