rather
US /ˈræð.ɚ/
UK /ˈræð.ɚ/

副詞
1.
寧願, 更喜歡
used to indicate a preference or a choice
範例:
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I'd rather stay home tonight.
我寧願今晚待在家裡。
•
Would you like tea or coffee? I'd rather have water.
你想要茶還是咖啡?我寧願喝水。
2.
3.
相反, 而是
on the contrary; instead
範例:
•
He didn't refuse; rather, he accepted with enthusiasm.
他沒有拒絕;相反,他熱情地接受了。
•
It wasn't a failure; rather, it was a learning experience.
這不是失敗;相反,這是一次學習經歷。
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