as opposed to

US /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
UK /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
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与...相对, 而不是

in contrast with; rather than

:
We decided to go by train as opposed to flying.
我们决定乘火车去,而不是坐飞机。
He prefers working from home as opposed to in the office.
他更喜欢在家工作,而不是在办公室。