rather
01
相当, 颇
to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
例子
He was rather late for the meeting.
他开会相当晚了。
例子
The issue isn't laziness. Rather, it's a lack of direction.
问题不在于懒惰。而是，这是缺乏方向。
2.1
更确切地说, 或者更准确地说
used to correct or clarify a previous statement more precisely
例子
I fell, or rather slipped, on the icy steps.
我摔倒了，或者更确切地说滑倒了，在结冰的台阶上。
2.2
而不是, 宁愿
used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
例子
She laughed rather than cried.
她笑了而不是哭了。
03
宁愿, 更倾向于
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
语法信息
疑问副词
例子
He would rather help you than ignore the situation.
他宁愿帮助你也不愿忽视这种情况。
04
宁愿, 相当
used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
例子
I rather hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
我宁愿希望明天不要下雨。
