Translation guide
Describes things that switch back and forth between two states, positions, or actions in a regular pattern.
To describe something that switches between two options in a repeated sequence.
The most common and neutral way to say 'alternating'. Used for taking turns, alternating layers, etc.
The two sang alternately.
Alternating red and blue stripes.
Emphasizes people taking turns doing something. More colloquial than 交互.
We took turns driving.
A grammar pattern for listing alternating actions or states. Often implies 'doing things like A and B' but can express alternation.
It's been raining on and off.
Specifically for electrical current that reverses direction periodically.
The standard technical term for alternating current (AC).
This motor runs on alternating current.
Describing a regular pattern where elements switch in a predictable order.
一つ置きに木を植えた。
We planted trees at alternating intervals.