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。
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
The issue is n't laziness. Rather, it's a lack of direction.
问题不在于懒惰。而是，这是缺乏方向。
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
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。
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
She laughed rather than cried.
她笑了而不是哭了。
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
He would rather help you than ignore the situation.
他宁愿帮助你也不愿忽视这种情况。
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 hope it does n't rain tomorrow.
我宁愿希望明天不要下雨。
I rather suspect she already knows the truth.
我相当怀疑她已经知道真相了。
rather
01
当然！, 很乐意！
used as a positive response to a suggestion or question
Dialect
British
British例子
Would you enjoy another game of tennis? — Rather! It was great fun.
你想再来一场网球比赛吗？— 当然！非常有趣。
He 's quite the clever one, is n't he? — Rather! Always one step ahead.
他挺聪明的，不是吗？— 相当！总是领先一步。
