instead
/ɪnˈsted/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1148 in the learning path
代替；反而
Definitions
adv. in place of someone or something else
代替；反而
Example
The café was closed, so we went home instead.
咖啡馆关门了，于是我们改为回家。
Instead of expanding roads, cities should invest in public transport to reduce congestion and pollution.
城市应投资公共交通，而不是拓宽道路，以减少拥堵和污染。
Collocations
- instead of
- go instead
- use something instead
Usage tip
instead可单独作副词；instead of后接名词或动名词。
FAQ
- What does instead mean?
- in place of someone or something else
- How is instead pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈsted/, US /ɪnˈsted/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
