instead
ins
ˌɪns
ins
tead
tɛd
ted
British pronunciation
/ɪnstˈɛd/

“instead”的英语定义和含义

instead
01

代替, 反而

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.
instead definition and meaning
example
例子
I was going to go out for dinner, but I decided to cook at home instead.
我本来要出去吃晚饭的,但我决定改为在家做饭。
We had to cancel our trip due to the weather, so we watched a movie instead.
由于天气原因,我们不得不取消旅行,所以我们改而看了一部电影。
02

反而, 相反

in contrast to what was expected or suggested
example
例子
He expected her to be upset; instead, she smiled and thanked him.
他以为她会难过;相反,她微笑着感谢了他。
The weather forecast predicted rain; instead, it turned out to be a sunny day.
天气预报预测有雨;反而,结果是一个晴天。
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