adv. 代替，顶替，反而
1.Doctors sometimes prescribe cheaper generic drugs instead of more expensive brand names.
医生有时开比较便宜的非注册商标的药品，而不开比较昂贵的品牌药。
2.She wasn't sent to the juvenile court; instead she was cautioned.
她未被送上少年法庭，而是受到了警告。
3.Instead of tragedy, we got melodrama.
我们看到的是情节剧，而不是悲剧。
4.Many teachers are opting for group discussions instead of handouts.
许多教师选择组织小组讨论，而不是发讲义。
5.I would accompany the pictures with a running commentary, instead of music.
我会实况转播图像，而不是音乐。
6.The islanders use a system of barter instead of money.
岛上的居民实行的是以物易物，而不是用货币。
7.The authorities used quiet persuasion instead of the big stick.
当权者平心静气地劝说，而不是施加压力。