instead 代替；反而；顶替；却
例句：
The U.S. Department of Defense is worried that technology that could increase America's security may instead go to China. The U.S. Department of Defense is worried that technology that could increase America's security may instead go to China.
美国国防部担心这些原本可以提升美国安全的技术会转而进入中国。

Chinese investors are interested in companies specializing in technology to improve digital entertainment.

deal with 处理，对付； 涉及
例句：
He has now invested in 38 new companies that deal with such things as robotics and education technology.
他目前投资了38家涉及机器人和教育技术的新公司