Instead
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British pronunciation/ɪnstˈɛd/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnˈstɛd/

"instead"的定义和意义

instead
01

替代, 而不是

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.
instead definition and meaning
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I was going to go out for dinner, but I decided to cook at home instead.
我本来打算出去吃晚饭,但我决定在家做饭,替代,而不是。
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,所以我们看了一部电影替代,而不是。
02

相反, 而是

in contrast to what was expected or suggested
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He expected her to be upset; instead, she smiled and thanked him.
他期待她会不高兴;相反,而是她微笑着感谢了他。
The weather forecast predicted rain; instead, it turned out to be a sunny day.
天气预报预测会下雨,然而相反,今天却是个阳光明媚的日子。
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