s. necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities
s. pertaining to unconventional choices
词态变化
复数形式:alternatives
常见例句
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(genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character
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n (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character
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The worst of the four classifications of lies: lies, damned lies, statistics, alternative facts
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Alternative facts are distinguished from the other damnable lies by the addition of gaslighting the listener. > After backing up her false statements with alternative facts, Kellyanne Conway threatened the "dishonest" media for suggesting that she might be lying.
