rather

US /ˈræð.ɚ/
UK /ˈræð.ɚ/
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1.

宁愿, 更喜欢

used to indicate a preference or a choice

:
I'd rather stay home tonight.
宁愿今晚待在家里。
Would you like tea or coffee? I'd rather have water.
你想要茶还是咖啡?我宁愿喝水。
2.

相当, 颇

to a fair degree; quite

:
It's rather cold outside today.
今天外面相当冷。
She's rather good at playing the piano.
她弹钢琴弹得相当好。
3.

相反, 而是

on the contrary; instead

:
He didn't refuse; rather, he accepted with enthusiasm.
他没有拒绝;相反,他热情地接受了。
It wasn't a failure; rather, it was a learning experience.
这不是失败;相反,这是一次学习经历。