alternative

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in Vietnamese Đối tượng thay thế, lựa chọn khác

BrE /ˈæltər.nətɪv/ AmE /ɔːl.tɜːrn.ə.tɪv/

noun / adjective en → vi

1 CHOICE [C / U] B1

Đối tượng thay thế, lựa chọn khác

a different choice or possibility from the one that is usual, normal, or expected

  • an alternative to something

Collocations alternative medicine · alternative energy sources

  • There are several alternatives to driving.

    Có nhiều lựa chọn thay thế cho việc lái xe.

2 METHOD [C / U] B1

Phương pháp thay thế

a different way of doing something, often one that is unusual or less common than the usual method

  • an alternative to doing something

Collocations alternative approach · alternative solution

  • We need an alternative method of solving this problem.

    Chúng ta cần một phương pháp thay thế để giải quyết vấn đề này.

3 OPTION [C] B1

Lựa chọn thay thế

one of two or more choices that you can make between, especially when the choice is important and difficult to decide about

  • an alternative option

Collocations alternative plan · alternative route

  • The company has two alternatives: to sell the business or close it down.

    Công ty có hai lựa chọn thay thế: bán doanh nghiệp hoặc đóng cửa.

4 LIFESTYLE [U] B2

Sống theo phong cách thay thế

relating to a way of life that is different from the usual or normal one, often because it involves rejecting some traditional ideas and values

  • an alternative lifestyle

Collocations alternative culture · alternative community

  • She chose an alternative lifestyle, living in a commune and growing her own food.

    Cô ấy đã chọn một lối sống thay thế, sống trong một cộng đồng tự quản và trồng thực phẩm của riêng mình.

5 MUSIC [U] B2

Âm nhạc thay thế

relating to a type of music that is different from the usual or popular kind and often has political ideas in its lyrics

  • alternative rock

Collocations alternative band · alternative music scene

  • The concert featured alternative bands from around the world.

    Buổi hòa nhạc đã giới thiệu các ban nhạc âm nhạc thay thế từ khắp nơi trên thế giới.

6 MEDICINE [U] C1

Y học thay thế

relating to medical treatment that is different from the usual or traditional kind and often uses natural substances such as herbs, vitamins, etc.

  • alternative medicine

Collocations alternative therapy · alternative practitioner

  • She turned to alternative medicine when conventional treatments failed.

    Khi các phương pháp điều trị thông thường không hiệu quả, cô ấy đã chuyển sang y học thay thế.

7 EDUCATION [U] C1

Giáo dục thay thế

relating to a type of education that is different from the usual or traditional kind and often emphasizes personal development, creativity, and practical skills.

  • alternative education

Collocations alternative school · alternative learning approach

  • The alternative education system encourages students to think independently.

    Hệ thống giáo dục thay thế khuyến khích học sinh suy nghĩ độc lập.

8 POLITICS [U] C1

Chính trị thay thế

relating to political ideas or parties that are different from the usual or traditional ones and often challenge existing power structures.

  • alternative politics

Collocations alternative political party · alternative political movement

  • The alternative political movement gained momentum in recent years.

    Phong trào chính trị thay thế đã tăng cường trong những năm gần đây.