Now I can walk to work instead of going by car.
现在我可以步行去上班，而不必开车了。
The authorities used quiet persuasion instead of the big stick.
当权者平心静气地劝说，而不是施加压力。
We just had soup instead of a full meal.
我们没有吃全餐，只喝了汤。
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them.
要鼓励学生培养判断力，而非不加质疑地接受各种观点。
He should have shot instead of passing.
他本该射门，不该传球。