Instead of
[ [in'sted] ]
其它 Other
代替
📖 牛津释义
instead of
prep as an alternative or replacement to (sb/sth) 作为（某人[某事物]）的替换
Let's play cards instead of watching television. 咱们玩纸牌吧, 别看电视了.
We sometimes eat rice instead of potatoes. 我们有时候吃大米, 不吃土豆.
Instead of Graham, it was Peter who moved in. 搬进来的不是格雷厄姆, 而是彼得.
🧩 词语组成解析
instead
[ɪn'stɛd]
adv. 代替，顶替;反而;反倒;
of
[əv]
prep. 关于;属于…的;由…制成;
aux. 助动词 [非标准用语、方言] =have [主用于虚拟语气];
🗣️ 情景例句
Say hi to your dad for me, and drive safely.
路上小心开车，并请向代我向令尊问好。
We want to purchase Chinese tea. Please send us your best offer by fax indicating origin packing, quantity available and the earliest time of shipment.
我们欲购中国茶。请用电传给我们报最好价，并说明产地、包装、可供数量及最早发货日期。
He did not marry again and I was brought up without a woman's care;
父亲没有再娶，因此，我在没有母亲的环境里长大成人。