Wordiyoalternate
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔ:ltərnət/🇺🇸 US/'ɒ:ltәnәt/
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Definitions
v.
To occur or do something in turns, repeatedly switching between two things.
（使）交替；（使）轮流
adj.
Happening by turns; every other one in a series; substitute or alternative.
交替的；轮流的；间隔的
n.
A substitute person designated to take another's place if needed.
替补者；候补者
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.alternate between交替
- 2.alternate routes替代路线
- 3.alternate days隔日
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two teams alternate between offense and defense.
- 2.
The swimmers alternate between freestyle and breaststroke during training.
- 3.
The building has alternate routes for emergency evacuation.