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
alternative for:给......选择
There is no alternative for those with no care of their own.
alternative to......除......以外的其它选择
Is there an alternative to surgery for this complaint(疾病).
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, a host of universities in the U.S.A accept the IELTS scores, an alternative to TOEFL ones.
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。
场景:越来越多的人使用手机而不是电话进行联系沟通。手机的普遍大大方便了人们的联系,但也带来了一系列的人际关系问题。
翻译:An increasing number of people use mobile phones ,an alternative to telephones.In effect, the popularity of smart phones helps individuals communicate conveniently, but brings about problems of relationship.