| 单词 | instead |
| 释义 | instead /in sted"/, adv. 1. as a substitute or replacement; in the place or stead of someone or something: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead. 2. in preference; as a preferred or accepted alternative: The city has its pleasures, but she wished instead for the quiet of country life. 3. instead of, in place of; in lieu of: You can use milk instead of cream in this recipe. [1175-1225; ME; orig. phrase in stead in place] |
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