Instead of rushing at life, I wanted something more meaningful.
我不想在生活中忙忙碌碌，而想做更有意义的事。
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。