instead

instead
adverb
  1. as an alternative or substitute
    替代,顶替
    do not use lotions, but put on a clean dressing instead.
    不用洗剂,而是敷上干净的敷药。
    she never married, preferring instead to remain single.
    喜欢单身的她从未结婚。
    ■(instead of)as a substitute or alternative to; in place of
    代替,而不 是…
    walk to work instead of going by car.
    步行去上班,不开车。
语源
  1. Middle English (originally as two words): from in + stead
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