Instead Of 用法详解

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

1. We watched a movie instead of playing video games.
2. He wore a jacket instead of a coat.
3. They took the bus instead of driving.
4. Please use water instead of soda in the recipe.