They raised prices and cut production, instead of cutting costs.
他们提高了价格,减少了产量,而没有削减成本。
We were still playing at war – dropping leaflets instead of bombs.
我们仍然在把战争当儿戏–在空投传单而不是在投炸弹。
He spent more time perfecting his dance moves instead of gym work.
他用更多的时间来完善他的舞蹈动作而不是健身。