alternatively

/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/ (ame, ipa)

alternatively — 副詞

1. used before a statement that offers a different possibility from the one that ha

1.副詞B1
釋義

或者；要不

提出另一種選項

used before a statement that offers a different possibility from the one that has just been mentioned — for example, suggesting another travel route when the first choice is not available.

例句

Morning yoga runs on weekdays. Alternatively, evening sessions are on Tuesdays.

平日早上有瑜伽課。或者，星期二晚上也有課程。

sentence adverb linking two independent clauses

Pay with cash at the front desk. Alternatively, the hotel accepts credit cards.

在前台用現金付款。或者，這家旅館接受信用卡。

同義詞
  • otherwise

    Stronger implication of consequence (e.g. 'Hurry up, otherwise you will miss the bus'); less neutral than 'alternatively'

  • instead

    Focuses on substituting one option for another rather than offering a free choice between two options

  • on the other hand

    Emphasises contrast between two ideas; more common in argumentative writing than 'alternatively'

文法句型

Alternatively + [independent clause]

用法筆記

Common in formal and neutral writing to connect two complete sentences. In everyday conversation, speakers often use 'or' or 'or else' to express the same idea more briefly.

常見錯誤

❌We can go to the park alternatively stay home.
✅We can go to the park. Alternatively, we can stay home.
💡'Alternatively' must begin its own clause or sentence; it cannot replace 'or' within a single phrase.