alternativeの意味・使い方・発音

alternative

英 [ɔːl'tɜːnətɪv; ɒl-] 美 [ɔl'tɝnətɪv]

alternative (adj.): 1580s, "offering one or the other of two," from Medieval Latin alternativus, from Latin alternatus, past participle of alternare (see alternate (v.)). Meaning "purporting to be a superior choice to what is in general use" was current by 1970 (earliest reference is to the media). Alternative energy is from 1975. Related: Alternatively.
alternative (n.): 1620s, in rhetoric, from Medieval Latin alternativus (see alternative (adj.)). Of courses of action, from 1814. Of objects, etc., "the other of two which may be chosen," by 1838.

1. New ways to treat arthritis may provide an alternative to painkillers.: 関節炎の新しい治療法は鎮痛薬以外の選択肢かもしれない。

2.It seems clear that he has no reasonable alternative .: 他に適切な選択肢がないことが明らかになったようだ。

3.There may be alternative methods of substantiation other than written records.: 書面記録以外にも確認できる方法があるかもしれない。

4.Is there an alternative to traction for a broken leg？: 足の骨折を牽引治療に置き換える方法はありますか。

5.I was interested in alternative medicine and becoming an aromatherapist.: 代替療法に非常に興味があり、アロマテラピー治療師になりたいと思っています。