happening one after the other in turn
Lift alternate arms to warm up your muscles.
交互に腕を上げて筋肉をウォームアップします。
happening every other time
The meeting is held on alternate Fridays.
会議は隔週の金曜日に開催されます。
another choice that can be used instead
We need an alternate plan if it rains.
雨が降った場合に備えて代替計画が必要です。
to arrange things to follow one after the other
Alternate layers of cake and cream for a delicious dessert.
ケーキとクリームの層を交互に重ねて美味しいデザートを作ります。
to happen one after the other in turn
The colors alternate between blue and green in this pattern.
このパターンでは色が青と緑の間で交互に変わります。
to keep changing between two things
His feelings alternate between joy and sadness.
彼の感情は喜びと悲しみの間で交互に変わります。
a person who takes someone else's place when needed
She is the alternate for the team captain when he is away.
チームキャプテンが不在の時、彼女が代役を務めます。