rather

US /ˈræð.ɚ/

UK /ˈræð.ɚ/

宁愿, 更喜欢

used to indicate a preference or a choice

•

I'd rather stay home tonight.

我宁愿今晚待在家里。

•

Would you like tea or coffee? I'd rather have water.

你想要茶还是咖啡？我宁愿喝水。

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。

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。

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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。