instead
1.作为替代
He is too busy,let me go instead.
他太忙了,让我去吧.
2.反而,却
Instead of disturbing her,the news had a strangely calming effect.
这消息非但没有令她不安,反而产生了一种奇怪的镇定效果.
He didn't give John the money,but he gave it to me instead.
他没把钱给约翰,却给了我.
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