1.I felt like my accent was a bit out of place, so I changed it.
out of place不合适; 不恰当
His uniform made him look a trifle out of place.
他的制服让他看起来有些格格不入 。
2.The study also said the industry discriminated against those who did not go to elite universities.
discriminate against歧视
It is unjust and unlawful to discriminate against people of other races.
歧视外族人是不公正的,也是违法的 。
3.It is shocking…that some investment bank managers still judge candidates on whether they wear brown shoes with a suit, rather than on their skills and potential.
rather than而不是
Circumstances dictated that they played a defensive rather than attacking game.
比赛形势决定了他们要打防守战而不是进攻战 。