什么是 “instead of doing something”?
在英语中,“instead of” 是一个常用的介词短语,表示“代替……”或“而不是……”。它后面通常接名词、代词或动名词(即动词的 -ing 形式)。
因此,“instead of doing something” 表示“不做某事,而做另一件事”。
基本结构
instead of + 名词:例如instead of teainstead of + 代词:例如instead of himinstead of + 动名词(doing):例如instead of walking
例句
- She stayed home
instead of goingto the party. - We had soup
instead of salad. - He plays guitar
instead of watchingTV. - They took the bus
instead of driving.
常见错误
❌ 错误:Instead of to go, she stayed.
✅ 正确:Instead of going, she stayed.
注意:“instead of” 后面不能接不定式(to do),必须接动名词(doing)或名词。
与 “rather than” 的区别
“Rather than” 也可以表示“而不是”,但语法更灵活,可接不定式、动名词或从句。例如:
- He ran rather than walked.
- She decided to write rather than call.
而 “instead of” 更强调替代关系,且后接成分需为名词性结构。