What does the TOEIC word "alternate" mean?

The TOEIC word "alternate" (verb (動詞), adjective (形容詞)) means "(V) 交互に行う、交替する (Adj) 代わりの、交互の" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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verb (動詞), adjective (形容詞)

alternate

(V) 交互に行う、交替する (Adj) 代わりの、交互の

Yes, a typical business example is: "The shifts alternate between day and night every week." which translates to "シフトは毎週、昼と夜で交替します。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: 動詞としては「交互に」、形容詞としては「代わりの」という意味で、スケジュールや選択肢の文脈でよく出ます。

(V) switch

rotate

take turns

(Adj) alternative

substitute

The shifts alternate between day and night every week.

シフトは毎週、昼と夜で交替します。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "alternate"

The committee members decided to _______ the responsibility of note-taking each session.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「毎回、議事録係の責任を交互に行う」と決定した、が自然です。
English: The committee members decided to take turns with the note-taking responsibility.

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