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1. 作为替代
   He is too busy, let me go instead.

   他太忙了，让我去吧。

2. 反而，却
   Instead of disturbing her, the news had a strangely calming effect.

   这消息非但没有令她不安，反而产生了一种奇怪的镇定效果。

   He didn't give John the money, but he gave it to me instead.

   他没把钱给约翰，却给了我。

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