alteration

改变

①用作n (U)。

【例】We wish to state that our quotations are subject to alteration without notice.

我们希望说明的是，我方报价不预先通知便可变更。

②用作n(C)时，可接用介词to引出修改的对象。

【例】These alterations to the contract are, in a way, adverse to their interests.

合同的这些修改对他们有些不利。

alternation

代替品

【例】If you cannot send the goods as per specifications, please send us alternations.

如果不能按规格发货，请发来代替品。

alternative

【1】选择，备选的方案[办法等]

【例】The is to effect payment by T/T at the time of shipment.

另一个办法就是在装船时电汇付款。

【2】 have [see] no alternative but to… 除……别无他法

【例】 We have no alternative but to cancel this order.

我们除撤销订单外，别无选择余地。