as an alternative or substitute 替代,顶替 do not use lotions, but put on a clean dressing instead. 不用洗剂,而是敷上干净的敷药。 she never married, preferring instead to remain single. 喜欢单身的她从未结婚。 ■(instead of)as a substitute or alternative to; in place of 代替,而不 是… walk to work instead of going by car. 步行去上班,不开车。
语源
Middle English (originally as two words): from in + stead