alterna
IPA/ˈɒltənə/
IPA/ˈɔltɚnə/
alterna — combining form
1. added to the beginning of a noun to mean 'alternative' — describing something th
1.構詞成分B2
釋義
added to the beginning of a noun to mean 'alternative' — describing something that is not part of the usual mainstream culture or style, especially in music, art, fashion, or fiction.
例句
Ramón runs a popular blog about alterna-culture, covering vegan fashion and underground art.
combining form: alterna-culture = non-mainstream culture
The band's alterna-rock sound caught the attention of indie labels across Japan.
combining form: alterna-rock = alternative rock music
In this alterna-universe story, the South won the American Civil War.
Local alterna-music venues struggle to stay open as rents rise across the city.
反義詞
- mainstream
describes something widely accepted by most people, the opposite of alterna's non-mainstream quality
文法句型
alterna- + noun