alternately

英 [ɔːl'tɜːnɪtlɪ]美 ['ɔltɚnɪtli]
  • adv. 交替地；轮流地；隔一个地
TOEFL 中低频词

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》