alternately
英 [ɔːl'tɜːnɪtlɪ]
美 ['ɔltɚnɪtli]
助记提示
1. altern- + -ate + -ly.
2. => one after the other, by turns.
3. Alternate means "by turns;" alternative means "offering a choice." Both imply two kinds or things.
英文词源
- alternately (adv.)
- early 15c., from alternate (adj.) + -ly (2).
双语例句
- 1. He could alternately bully and charm people.
- 他一会儿欺负人一会儿取悦人。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. She became alternately angry and calm.
- 她时而愤怒时而平静。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. This movie is by turn ( = alternately ) terrifying and very funny.
- 这部电影一会儿令人毛骨悚然,一会儿滑稽可笑.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. We cleaned the classroom alternately.
- 我们轮流清扫教室.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. The two methods can be used alternately.
- 两种方法可交互使用.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
