什么是 “Instead Of”?
Instead of 是一个介词短语,用于表示某事被另一件事所替代。它后面通常接名词、代词、动名词(即动词的 -ing 形式)或其他名词性结构。
基本结构
Instead of + 名词 / 代词 / 动名词
- Instead of tea, I drink coffee.
- She went to the park instead of staying at home.
- He chose apples instead of oranges.
常见错误
很多人误将 instead of 后面直接跟动词原形,这是不正确的。正确做法是使用动名词(-ing 形式):
- ❌ I stayed home instead of go out.
- ✅ I stayed home instead of going out.
与 “Rather Than” 的区别
虽然 rather than 也有“而不是”的意思,但它更常用于平行结构中,且语法更灵活:
- She walks rather than drives. (动词原形)
- She prefers walking rather than driving. (动名词)
相比之下,instead of 更强调“替代”,且结构更固定。
实用例句
- We watched a movie instead of playing video games.
- He wore a jacket instead of a coat.
- They took the bus instead of driving.
- Please use water instead of soda in the recipe.