instead

adverb

/ɪnˈsted/

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单词	instead
释义	instead adverb /ɪnˈsted/ /ɪnˈsted/ jump to other results in the place of somebody/something Lee was ill so I went instead. He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. She might have pursued a successful career in business, but she chose instead to become a nun. The UN resisted any tougher sanctions, opting instead for more time to give talks a chance. While the Conservatives put the emphasis on the economy, Labour focused instead on public services. Word OriginMiddle English (originally as two words): from in + stead.
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