alternation
UK/.ɒ:ltә'neiʃәn/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
The repeated succession of two things in turns; the state of alternating.
交替；轮流；交互
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedalternroot
+
ationact, process, state
=alternation
Common Collocations
- 1.regular alternation规律交替
- 2.constant alternation持续交替
Example Sentences
- 1.
The alternation between day and night creates our natural sleep cycle.