1、connect
(使)連接
You can connect the machine to your hi-fi.
你可以把機器連在高保真音響上。
The traditional method is to enter the exchanges at night and connect the wires.
傳統(tǒng)的辦法是晚上進入電話局，把線連上。
使連接，使接通(電源、水源等)
These appliances should not be connected to power supplies.
這些家用電器不應該接通電源。
Ischia was now connected to the mainland water supply.
伊斯基亞這時已經(jīng)通上了大陸的水。
（接線員）給…接通電話
To call the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade dial 999 and the operator will connect you.
呼叫警察、救護車或消防隊，請撥打999，接線員會為您接通電話。
He asked to be connected to the central switchboard.
他請求接到總機。
2、alternative
備選的；備用的；其他的
There were alternative methods of travel available.
還有其他可選的旅行方式。
They had a right to seek alternative employment.
他們有權(quán)另謀高就。
非傳統(tǒng)的；另類的
unconventional parents who embraced the alternative lifestyle of the Sixties.
欣然接受60年代另類生活模式而不因循守舊的父母
If you like alternative comedy you'll love this book.
如果你喜歡另類喜劇的話，你就會喜歡這本書。