alternative

代わりの、別の

普段の方法や、今使っている方法とは異なる。

やさしい英語で： Different from the usual approach or the one already being used.

• We need an alternative route.
• She suggested an alternative approach to the problem.
• The town is exploring alternative sources of energy.

類義語： different, other

よく使う表現： alternative approach, alternative route, alternative energy, alternative solution

選択可能な、代替の

二つ以上の可能性の中から選べる。

やさしい英語で： Allowing a choice between two or more possibilities.

• The form offers two alternative options.
• We considered several alternative proposals before choosing one.
• Which of these alternative plans would you prefer?

よく使う表現： alternative options, alternative proposals, alternative plans

代案、選択肢

あるものや方法の代わりに選べる、別のものや方法。

やさしい英語で： Another thing or course of action that you can choose instead.

• Is there a cheaper alternative?
• Walking is a good alternative to taking the bus.
• We considered several alternatives before choosing this design.

使い方： alternative to something/doing something (Cycling is an alternative to driving.); have no alternative but to do something (We had no alternative but to leave.)

類義語： option, choice

よく使う表現： an alternative to, no alternative, a better alternative

選択肢、代案

二つ以上ある、選べるものや方法の一つ。

やさしい英語で： One of two or more things you can choose between.

• We need an alternative.
• Walking is a cheaper alternative to taking a taxi.
• Have you considered any other alternatives?

使い方： alternative to something (This bus is an alternative to the train.)

類義語： option, choice

よく使う表現： another alternative, a better alternative, alternative to something