1. Instead of going out, let's stay in and watch a movie.
不要出去了，我们呆在家里看电影吧。
2. I decided to take the scenic route instead of the highway.
我决定走风景线，而不是高速公路。
3. She doesn't like coffee, so she ordered a tea instead.
她不喜欢咖啡，所以她点了茶来代替。