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rather
01
cukup, agak
to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
Contoh-contoh
He was rather late for the meeting.
Dia agak terlambat untuk rapat.
The homework is rather difficult, so I need more time.
Pekerjaan rumah cukup sulit, jadi saya butuh lebih banyak waktu.
02
melainkan, sebaliknya
used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or corrects the previous one
Contoh-contoh
The issue is n't laziness. Rather, it's a lack of direction.
Masalahnya bukan kemalasan. Sebaliknya, itu adalah kurangnya arah.
It was n't anger she showed. Rather, it was deep sadness.
Bukan kemarahan yang dia tunjukkan. Melainkan, itu adalah kesedihan yang mendalam.
2.1
melainkan, atau lebih tepatnya
used to correct or clarify a previous statement more precisely
Contoh-contoh
I fell, or rather slipped, on the icy steps.
Aku jatuh, atau lebih tepatnya tergelincir, di tangga yang licin.
He strolled, or rather strutted, into the room.
Dia berjalan, atau lebih tepatnya bergaya, masuk ke dalam ruangan.
2.2
daripada, lebih suka
used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
Contoh-contoh
She laughed rather than cried.
Dia tertawa daripada menangis.
He chose silence rather than conflict.
Dia memilih diam daripada konflik.
03
lebih baik, sebaiknya
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
Contoh-contoh
He would rather help you than ignore the situation.
Dia lebih suka membantu Anda daripada mengabaikan situasi.
I ’d rather go home early than stay out late.
Saya lebih suka pulang lebih awal daripada keluar sampai larut malam.
04
agak, cukup
used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
Contoh-contoh
I rather hope it does n't rain tomorrow.
Saya agak berharap besok tidak hujan.
I rather suspect she already knows the truth.
Saya agak curiga dia sudah tahu kebenarannya.
rather
01
Tentu saja!, Dengan senang hati!
used as a positive response to a suggestion or question
Dialect
British
BritishContoh-contoh
Would you enjoy another game of tennis? — Rather! It was great fun.
Apakah kamu ingin bermain tenis lagi? — Tentu! Itu sangat menyenangkan.
He 's quite the clever one, is n't he? — Rather! Always one step ahead.
Dia cukup pintar, bukan? — Agak! Selalu selangkah lebih maju.
