instead of造句151. A solicitor can give you disinterested advice. However, in speech it is sometimes used instead of uninterested, although this is thought to be incorrect.
152. She should have developed her own style instead of copying him.
153. I don't want to upset him again like before. It is also used instead of as if:It looks like we're going to be late. These uses of like are common but are not considered correct in formal written English.
154. You should go through the official channels to get help instead of through private relationship.
155. They learned to try new methods, and to trust their own ideas instead of follwing older ways.
156. If you want to use cheese instead of chicken, that's fine .
157. They wore ordinary ties instead of the more formal high collar and cravat.
158. Instead of a prison sentence they were let off with a fine.
159. Let's deal properly with the question, instead of just picking at it.
160. He has been playing all afternoon instead of getting on with his work.
161. We'll have tea in the garden instead of in the house.
162. But the survey also revealed firms were running down stocks instead of making new products.
163. Instead of her normal southward course towards Alexandria and home, she headed west.
164. Instead of just bemoaning your fate, why not do something to change it?
165. The recipe works just as well if you use margarine instead of butter.
166. We went to the Biology class instead of attending the English lesson.
167. The main political parties are merely shadow-boxing, instead of tackling the real economic problems facing this country.
168. We are learning how to confront death instead of avoiding its reality.
169. Jim should get a job instead of lolling around the house all day.
170. That is why stone walls are used instead of fences around New England fields.
171. Instead of ringing for the maid, she made the tea herself.
172. I spent my working life poncing around on a beach instead of doing a proper job.
173. Instead of helping her, his explanation only mixed her up.
174. Wales will be divided into 21 unitary authorities instead of eight counties and 37 districts.
175. Start living life here and now instead of waiting for that mythical day when you'll be slim.
176. Tell someone how you're feeling, instead of bottling it all up.
177. I used the Chinese sign for "father" instead of "uncle".
178. It is advisable that we ( should ) stay at home instead of going to the movie.
179. If you'd got on with your work instead of wasting time chatting, you'd be finished by now.
180. Why the new emphasis on sticks instead of diplomatic carrots?