rather
US /ˈræð.ɚ/
UK /ˈræð.ɚ/

副词
1.
宁愿, 更喜欢
used to indicate a preference or a choice
示例:
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I'd rather stay home tonight.
我宁愿今晚待在家里。
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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.
3.
相反, 而是
on the contrary; instead
示例:
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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。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词
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