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1. 代替；作为…的替换
   in the place of sb/sth
   1. We just had soup instead of a full meal.
      我们没有吃全餐，只喝了汤。
   2. Now I can walk to work instead of going by car.
      现在我可以步行去上班，而不必开车了。

1. Take a shower instead of a bath.
   洗淋浴吧，别用浴缸了。
2. It looks like an innocent bystander was killed instead of you.
   看起来是一个无辜的旁观者当了你的替死鬼。
3. Why the new emphasis on sticks instead of diplomatic carrots?
   为什么最新政策强调采取强硬手段，而不是采用外交上的怀柔策略？
4. Instead of running round like a headless chicken use your efforts in a more productive way.
   别像只没头苍蝇东一头西一头的，力气要用对地方。
5. Water companies should concentrate on reducing waste instead of building new reservoirs
   自来水公司应该集中精力减少水浪费，而不是修建新水库。
6. It felt like I'd had two babies instead of one
   我感觉像是有两个孩子而不是一个。
7. They wore ordinary ties instead of the more formal high collar and cravat.
   他们打着普通的领带，而不是更为正式的高领领结。
8. They encourage doctors to prescribe cheaper generic drugs instead of more expensive brand names.
   他们鼓励医生给患者开较便宜的非专利药，而不是价格更高的品牌药。
9. Instead of staying in the here and now, you bring up similar instances from the past.
   你没有紧扣眼前所发生的事，而是只提出了一些过去的类似事例。
10. She had to spend nearly four months away from him that summer, instead of the usual two
    那个夏天她被迫离开他将近四个月而不是通常的两个月。
11. They raised prices and cut production, instead of cutting costs
    他们没有降低成本，而是抬高价格、削减产量。
12. We are learning how to confront death instead of avoiding its reality.
    我们在学习如何直面死亡，而非回避死亡这一现实。
13. Instead of taking me to the departure lounge they took me right to my seat on the plane.
    他们没有带我去候机厅，而是直接领我上飞机到了我的座位上。
14. We did the logo in lower-case letters instead of capitals.
    我们的徽标用了小写字母，没用大写。
15. He spent more time perfecting his dance moves instead of gym work.
    他把更多的时间用于完善舞蹈动作，而不是健身训练。
16. Nearly every long-distance call made in Britain now travels on optical fibre instead of cable.
    现在在英国，几乎所有长途电话都通过光纤而非电缆传输。
17. He decided that he would drive back to town instead of putting up for the night at the hotel.
    他决定开车回镇上，不在旅馆过夜。
18. But the survey also revealed firms were running down stocks instead of making new products
    但是调查也显示，各公司正在减少库存，而没有生产新的产品。
19. Instead of rushing at life, I wanted something more meaningful.
    我不想混日子，我想做点更有意义的事情。
20. She put diesel fuel, instead of petrol, into the tank causing the motor to seize up.
    她往油箱里加了些柴油而不是汽油，致使发动机发生故障。
21. Instead of snacking on crisps and chocolate, nibble on celery or carrot
    不要把薯片和巧克力当零食来吃，要吃些芹菜和胡萝卜。
22. Instead of tea or coffee, drink water to quench your thirst
    渴了喝水，别喝茶或咖啡。
23. Instead of the Government admitting its error, it just tinkered with the problem
    政府没有承认错误，只是敷衍了事地处理问题。
24. He's a rather over-serious disco trainspotter with a record collection instead of a brain.
    他是个过分认真的迪斯科音乐迷恋狂，除了他的唱片收藏脑子里就没有别的。
25. Instead of sending them to prison, we have set them to work helping the lemon growers.
    我们没有把他们送进监狱，而是让他们帮种柠檬的果农干活儿。
26. Instead of bludgeoning our erring comrades, we should help them with criticism.
    对犯错误的同志，要批评帮助，不能一棍子打死。
27. Instead of abating, the wind is blowing even harder.
    风不但没停，反而越刮越大了。
28. If necessary, we can use aluminium instead of steel.
    如果必要，我们可用铝代钢。
29. The farmers will be paid for their grain in cash, instead of IOUs.
    农民卖粮，将以现金支付，而不是白条了。
30. Why don't you play football instead of just looking on?
    你为什么不参加踢足球而只是看热闹？