rather
01
相当, 颇
to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
例子
The homework is rather difficult, so I need more time.
作业相当难，所以我需要更多时间。
例子
It was n't anger she showed. Rather, it was deep sadness.
她表现出的不是愤怒。相反，那是深深的悲伤。
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
He strolled, or rather strutted, into the room.
他漫步，更确切地说是趾高气扬地走进了房间。
2.2
而不是, 宁愿
used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
例子
He chose silence rather than conflict.
他选择了沉默而不是冲突。
03
宁愿, 更倾向于
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
例子
I ’d rather go home early than stay out late.
我宁愿早点回家也不愿在外面待到很晚。
04
宁愿, 相当
used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
例子
I rather suspect she already knows the truth.
我相当怀疑她已经知道真相了。
