instead的详细用法

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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