备选
bèi​xuǎn

alternative

备选 備選 bèi​xuǎn
alternative noun
to be prepared or kept in reserve to be chosen from; to be among the candidates for selection (e.g. on a shortlist)

一些建议耳熟能详，比如了解你真正想要的是什么，以及对备选方案持开放态度。

yī​xiē jiàn​yì ěr​shú​néng​xiáng, bǐ​rú liǎo​jiě nǐ zhēn​zhèng xiǎng​yào de shì shén​me, yǐ​jí duì bèi​xuǎn fāng'àn chí kāi​fàng tài​du.

Some tips will sound familiar, such as knowing what you really want and being open to alternatives.

to prepare for an election
to prepare to run for office or participate in an election