Now, instead of finding out from us,現(xiàn)在好了，他們不是從我們這兒發(fā)現(xiàn)的

instead of代替；而不是 ...

Instead of pressing forward, they drew back.

他們不僅沒有前進(jìn)，反而后退了。

It maddens me that she was chosen instead of me.

選中她而未選中我，真把我氣死了。

If we just tell them the truth,如果我們告訴他們真相

tell the truth說實(shí)話

I adjure you to tell the truth before this court.

我要求你對本庭說實(shí)話。

She cannot be relied on to tell the truth.

別指望她能說真話。

You spoke with your father about this?你和你父親聊過這件事嗎

speak with和 ... 談話； 和 ... 商量

She rose from her seat to speak with us.

她從座位上站起身和我們談話。

They wanted to speak with us for a few minutes.

他們想和我們談一會兒話。