rather
英 /ˈrɑːðə/ 美 /ˈræðər/
- adv. 相当；颇To a noticeable degree, often more than expected.
- adv. 宁愿；更愿意Used with would to express a preference.
- adv. 更确切地说Used to correct or make a previous statement more accurate.
This soup is rather salty, but the bread is delicious.
这汤有点咸，不过面包很好吃。
Many commuters would rather cycle to work if safer routes were available throughout the city.
如果全市都有更安全的骑行路线，许多通勤者会更愿意骑车上班。
搭配
rather difficult 相当困难would rather stay 宁愿留下rather than 而不是or rather 更确切地说
辨析提示
would rather后接动词原形；rather than意为“而不是”。
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