rather

US /ˈræð.ɚ/
UK /ˈræð.ɚ/
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1.

오히려, 차라리

used to indicate a preference or a choice

:
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I'd rather stay home tonight.
오늘 밤은 오히려 집에 있고 싶어.
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Would you like tea or coffee? I'd rather have water.
차 마실래 커피 마실래? 난 오히려 물 마실래.
:
preferablysoonermore willingly
2.

꽤, 상당히

to a fair degree; quite

:
•
It's rather cold outside today.
오늘 밖에 꽤 춥네.
•
She's rather good at playing the piano.
그녀는 피아노를 꽤 잘 쳐.
:
quitefairlysomewhatpretty
3.

오히려, 차라리

on the contrary; instead

:
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He didn't refuse; rather, he accepted with enthusiasm.
그는 거절하지 않았다. 오히려 열정적으로 받아들였다.
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It wasn't a failure; rather, it was a learning experience.
그것은 실패가 아니었다. 오히려 학습 경험이었다.
:
insteadalternativelyon the contrary
:
would rather