Alternative costs

alternative [ɔl'tɝnətɪv]

adj. 替代的;备选的;其他的;另类的; n. 可供选择的事物;

altern轮流的 + ative有...作用的（带此后缀的词有的可兼作名词） → 替换物;取舍,抉择

costs

n. 费用；诉讼费；损失（cost的复数）

Always remember to wash your hands before eating.

用餐前谨记要洗手。

That will be eighteen dollars and seventy-five cents.

那是18美元75分。

Being a good listener means much more than just listening with ears. Eyes mean that I should look at you while you are speaking as a sign of respect. In other words I should not watch TV, or look over your shoulder at other people while we are talking

作一名好的倾听者，决不只是“用耳朵听”。“目”字的意思是，你说话时我应当看着你，这是尊重对方的表现。换句话说，当我们在一起谈话时，我不应当看电视，也不应当越过你的肩膀瞅着别人。