1、connect
(使)连接
You can connect the machine to your hi-fi.
你可以把机器连在高保真音响上。
The traditional method is to enter the exchanges at night and connect the wires.
传统的办法是晚上进入电话局，把线连上。
使连接，使接通(电源、水源等)
These appliances should not be connected to power supplies.
这些家用电器不应该接通电源。
Ischia was now connected to the mainland water supply.
伊斯基亚这时已经通上了大陆的水。
（接线员）给…接通电话
To call the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade dial 999 and the operator will connect you.
呼叫警察、救护车或消防队，请拨打999，接线员会为您接通电话。
He asked to be connected to the central switchboard.
他请求接到总机。
2、alternative
备选的；备用的；其他的
There were alternative methods of travel available.
还有其他可选的旅行方式。
They had a right to seek alternative employment.
他们有权另谋高就。
非传统的；另类的
unconventional parents who embraced the alternative lifestyle of the Sixties.
欣然接受60年代另类生活模式而不因循守旧的父母
If you like alternative comedy you'll love this book.
如果你喜欢另类喜剧的话，你就会喜欢这本书。