| 释义 |
词典释义：
rather
adv. 宁可；宁愿；最好；相当；颇；恰恰相反；而不是；有点儿；有几分；更确切些
短语搭配
双语例句
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The temperature is rather high outside.
外面的温度相当高。
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She's an actor rather than a star.
她是个演员，而不是明星。
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I would rather live by myself than marry him.
我宁愿自己一个人生活也不愿意嫁给他。
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That's rather a difficult book - here's an easier one for you.
那本书相当难 这本对你来说容易些
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We’d rather have the standard room instead of paying $40 extra for deluxe.
我们要标间，不愿再为豪华间多付40美元。
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He’d rather have the blue one.
他更想要蓝色那个。
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I’d rather be in bed instead of at working so early today.
我宁可不起床也不愿今天这么早就开始工作。
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I’m not really a cat person so I would rather have a dog.
我不太喜欢猫，所以我宁愿养狗。
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I’d rather go with the sushi over the sashimi.
我还是点寿司吧，不点刺身了。
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I really think we should be focusing more on our existing clients, rather than finding new ones.
我真的觉得我们应该专注于现有客户，而不是拓展新客户。
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I could handle a stiff drink, but I'd still rather order sweeter cocktails.
我能喝烈酒，不过我还是喜欢甜一点的鸡尾酒。
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I'm interested in working for a boutique ad agency rather than a large, multinational.
我更喜欢在一个小而精的广告机构工作也不愿意去个大的国际化的。
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Personally, I would rather have a boring, competent leader than a charismatic but inexperienced one.
个人来讲，我宁愿要一个乏味但有能力的领导者，也不愿要一个魅力四射但缺乏经验的领导者。
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Would you rather be tech-savvy or business-savvy?
你情愿对技术精通还是对生意精通？
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He has a rather conventional point of view.
他的观点很传统。
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They’d rather live in Australia.
他们情愿住在澳大利亚。
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I’d rather take French classes.
我情愿上法语课。
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I would prefer to sit in the front rather than the back.
我不喜欢坐在后面，我喜欢坐在前面。
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It happened rather quickly.
这发生的很快。
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The leaves taste rather bitter.
这些叶子尝起来相当苦。
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I did have rather spindly legs.
我的腿以前细长而纤弱。
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It was a rather difficult question.
这是个相当难的问题。
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I'm afraid it's a rather long story.
我恐怕这是个相当长的故事。
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I found the course rather heavy going.
我觉得这门课相当难。
近义词
adv.
soonfirstlotbitpreferably
单词辨析
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相当；颇
quite含义比fairly稍强，与不定冠词连用时，一般放在不定冠词之前。
rather语气比quite强，褒意贬意无可使用。可与too和比较级连用。
pretty用法与rather相似。常用于非正式文体。
fairly语意最弱，多用于褒义，表示适度地、尚可的意思。不可与too或比较级连用。
百科
1. rather（英 [ˈrɑːðə]，英 [ˈrɑːðə]），英文单词，作为副词是指宁可；最好；恰恰相反等意思，近义词有soon、first、preferably等，常用短语搭配rather than（而不是）、would rather（宁可）、but rather（而是），例句有“They find it rather troublesome to do so（他们觉得这样做很麻烦）”。 rather可以作为惊叹词使用，意为当然；的确。
释义
adv.
(would rather)used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter
宁可，宁愿；最好
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would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?
你想喝葡萄酒还是宁肯坚持喝雪利酒？
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she'd rather die than cause a scene
她宁可死也不愿意当众大吵大闹
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[with clause]I'd rather you didn't tell him
我宁愿你不要告诉他
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‘You'd better ask her.’ ‘I'd rather not.’ “
你最好问她。”“我宁愿不。
[as submodifier]to a certain or significant extent or degree
相当，颇
used before verbs as a way of making the expression of a feeling or opinion less assertive
［用 以使表达的语气婉转］ 有几分，有点儿
on the contrary (used to suggest that the opposite of what has just been implied or stated is the case)
恰恰相反（用来表示相反的情况）
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[sentence adverb]There is no shortage of basic skills in the workplace. Rather, the problem is poor management.
工场缺乏的并不是基本技术，相反，问题在于管理不善。
more precisely (used to modify or clarify something previously stated)
［用于修正或补充上文］ 更确切些
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I walked, or rather limped, the two miles home.
我步行，确切点说，是一瘸一拐地走了两英里才回到家。
instead of; as opposed to
而不是
excl.
Brit. dated used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance
〈英，旧〉 ［用 以表示肯定、同意或赞同］ 当然，的确
短语
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had rather poetic/literary or archaic would rather 〈诗/文或古〉 宁可，宁愿；最好是 I had rather not see him. 我最好不见他
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rather you （或him, her 等） than me used to convey that one would be reluctant oneself to undertake a particular task or project undertaken by someone else （用以表示自己不愿承担他人的任务或工程）那是你（或他、她）的事 ‘I'm picking him up after lunch.’ ‘Rather you than me.’ “我午饭后接他
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”“那是你的事
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易错必背词
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rather + 形容词/副词 相当...(性质/状态)
真题例句：
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Even though it's October, it's still rather sunny and warm.
尽管现在是十月，天气仍然相当晴朗和温暖。
[东营市卷 2021 中考 阅读理解]
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His family was rather poor.
他的家庭很穷。
[哈尔滨市 2018 中考 任务型阅读]
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She's been behaving rather strangely.
她表现得相当奇怪。
[经典例句]
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I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well!
我没有考不及格，事实上，我考得不错！
[经典例句]
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We forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school.
我们很快就忘记了在学校里学的东西。
[全国卷I 2012 高考 阅读理解]
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rather + 动词 相当...(动作)
真题例句：
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I rather like him.
我相当喜欢他。
[易懂例句]
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rather a/an + 形容词 + 可数名词单数 = a/an + 形容词 + 可数名词单数 一个相当...的...
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rather than ... 而不是...
真题例句：
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Tom went to basketball practice with courage rather than fear in his heart the next day. (rather连接并列名词)
第二天，汤姆带着勇气而不是恐惧去参加篮球训练。
[武汉市卷 2021 中考 选词填空]
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This means living through our senses rather than through our thoughts. (rather连接并列介词短语)
这意味着通过我们的感官生活，而不是通过我们的思想。
[北京市卷 2019 中考 阅读理解]
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However, he continued taking care of his tree rather than lying on the hospital bed. (rather连接并列动名词)
然而，他继续照顾他的树，而不是躺在病床上。
[重庆市B卷 2021 中考 任务型阅读]
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This means that they will stay at home and turn on a video game rather than get some exercise. (rather连接并列动词)
这意味着他们将呆在家里打开视频游戏，而不是进行一些锻炼。
[杭州卷 2020 中考 阅读理解]
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Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you? (rather连接并列动词)
谁会给你留语音信息而不是发短信？
[浙江卷 2018 高考 阅读理解]
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It's a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about. (rather连接并列名词)
这是对日常压力的一种缓解，而不是另一件要担心的事情。
[全国卷II 2016 高考 语法填空]
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Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy. (rather连接并列形容词)
保持房间凉爽而不是温暖，以避免困倦。
[新高考II卷 2021 高考 七选五]
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For example, a sociologist may read news of crime as a social problem, rather than for its immediate reward. (rather连接并列介词短语)
例如，一个社会学家可能会把犯罪新闻看作是一个社会问题，而不是为了眼前的回报。
[江苏卷 2015 高考 阅读理解]
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Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. (rather连接并列现在分词)
今天，许多中国人正在学习西方的风格和理论，而不是关注中国的传统。
[全国卷Ⅲ 2018 高考 阅读理解]
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rather than ... 而不是...
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would rather do sth (than do sth) 宁愿做某事(也不愿做某事)
真题例句：
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I'd rather take a taxi.
我宁愿坐出租车。
[江西省卷 2021 中考 单项选择]
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Frank didn't understand why Jack would rather do artistic things than play ball.
弗兰克不明白为什么杰克宁愿做艺术的事情也不愿打球。
[福建省卷 2020 中考 阅读理解]
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Gossip spreads information about a topic-breakup that a person would rather keep secret.
流言蜚语会传播关于某个话题的信息，而这些都是一个人宁愿保守秘密的话题。
[浙江卷 2016 高考 阅读理解]
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He would rather watch TV than go to bed.
他宁愿看电视也不愿去睡觉。
[上海卷 2011 高考 听力]
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but rather ... 而是...
真题例句：
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Albert Einstein once said, "Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.
阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦曾经说过:“不要试图成为一个成功的人，而要努力成为一个有价值的人。
[哈尔滨市 2018 中考 完形填空]
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I sounded not like a thoughtful professor, but rather a 12-year-old boy.
我听起来不像一个深思熟虑的教授，而是一个12岁的男孩。
[广东卷 2011 高考 阅读理解]
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would rather (that) ... (虚拟语气) 宁愿...(假设的愿望)
真题例句：
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Henry would rather that his girlfriend worked in the same department as he does.
亨利宁愿他的女朋友和他在同一个部门工作。(与现在事实相反)
[长沙 2021 语法填空]
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I'd rather Demon came to my home next Saturday.
我宁愿Demon下星期六来我家。(与将来事实相反)
[易懂例句]
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would rather (that) ... (虚拟语气) 宁愿...(假设的愿望)
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sooner rather than later 尽早
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Rather, + 句子 相反，...
真题例句：
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Rather, be ready to think deeply about learning from experience in work and life.
相反，要准备好深入思考，从工作和生活的经验中学习。
[四川卷 2011 高考 阅读理解]
类似拼写词
词源
"Old English hrathor ‘earlier, sooner', comparative of hræthe without delay, from hræth ‘prompt' （see RATHE）."
考纲分布
考纲释义
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adv. 相当
真题例句：
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Even though it’s October, it’s still rather sunny and warm.
尽管现在是十月，天气仍然相当晴朗和温暖。
[2021年 东营市卷 阅读理解]
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Frank didn't understand why Jack would rather do artistic things than play ball.
弗兰克不明白为什么杰克宁愿做艺术的事情也不愿打球。
[2020年 福建省卷 阅读理解]
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He wanted to be heard rather than listen.
他希望被倾听，而不是倾听别人。
[2020年 河南省 阅读理解]
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n. 有点儿; 稍微
必考短语
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rather than
而不是；与其…倒不如…
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would rather
宁愿；宁可
用法讲解
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rather可以和would搭配，表示“宁愿；宁可”，后接动词原形，常省略为 ‘d rather。其否定形式是 would rather not do sth.。
如：I’d rather （not） play tennis.
我宁愿（不）打网球。
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如果在两者中进行取舍，表示“宁愿……而不愿……,与其……宁可……”时，可用would rather... than...或 would... rather than ...的句型。
如：I’d rather die than apologize to Helen.
我宁愿死，也不愿向海伦道歉。
考纲分布
考纲释义
必考短语
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rather than
而不是
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would rather
宁愿; 宁可
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or rather
更确切地说; 倒不如说
用法讲解
考纲分布
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adv 而不是
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adv 有点; 相当
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adv 更确切的说
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adv 宁愿
考纲释义
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adv. 而不是
真题例句：
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In other words, it refers to anything that is acquired or learnt, rather than instinctive or natural.
换句话说，该词是指任何后天习得、学到的，而不是本能或天生的东西。
[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]
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Rather than saying, ‘ This is science, over here is history, 'I see schools taking this idea of projects and looking at: How do they support children in higher level learning?
我想象学校将不再说“这是科学，这是历史”，而是采纳“项目”这一概念并思考一个问题：如何帮助孩子进行更高层次的学习？
[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]
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Though Chasin says the focus of the work is on the activity of writing, rather than the text that ends up getting written, some of the work that comes out of the sessions has stuck with her.
查辛表示，尽管活动的重点在于“写”，并没有要求一定要写完一整篇文章，但这段时间写出的许多作品都给她留下了深刻的印象。
[2019年 CET4 阅读理解]
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Post wants to make clear that she's not talking about legal rights, but rather personal preference.
Post 想说明，她说的不是法律权利，而是个人喜好。
[2018年 CET4 阅读理解]
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The food-as-medicine movement has been around for decades, but it's making progress as physicians and medical institutions make food a formal part of treatment, rather than relying solely on medications (药物) .
以食物作为药物的运动已经存在了几十年，但它正在取得进展，因为医生和医疗机构使食物成为治疗的正式部分，而不是仅仅依靠药物。
[2018年 CET4 阅读理解]
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In a recent art assignments, a middle school student depicted (描绘) an overburdened child who was being scolded for earning an A, rather than an A+, on a math exam.
在最近一次的艺术作业中，一名中学生画了这样一幅画：一个负担过重的孩子因为在数学考试中得了A而不是A+受到了斥责。
[2018年 CET4 阅读理解]
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adv. 有点; 相当
真题例句：
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Computer games can be rather addictive.
电脑游戏可能会让人上瘾。
[2021年 CET4 听力]
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Forests are spreading in almost all Western countries, with the fastest growth in places that historically had rather few trees.
几乎所有西方国家的森林都在扩张，增长最快的地方是历史上树木很少的地方。
[2020年 CET4 阅读理解C]
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It is rather unexpected.
这是相当出乎意料的。
[2020年 CET4 阅读理解C]
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adv. 更确切的说
英文释义：
making a correction
真题例句：
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Value is almost never absolute; rather, we decide an object's value relative to our other choices.
价值几乎从来不是绝对的；相反，我们总是相较于其它选项来决定一件物品的价值。
[2020年 CET4 阅读理解C]
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adv. 宁愿
真题例句：
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So he'd rather come to us and keep things quiet.
所以他宁愿来找我们，把事情保密。
[2021年 CET4 听力]
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Psychologists discovered that two thirds of men and a quarter of women would rather self-administer electric shocks than sit alone with their thoughts.
心理学家发现，三分之二的男性和四分之一的女性宁愿自我实施电击，也不愿独自坐着思考。
[2020年 CET4 阅读理解C]
必考短语
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rather than
而不是
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would rather do
宁愿做; 宁愿
用法讲解
考纲分布
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adv 而不是
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adv 有点; 相当
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adv 宁愿
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adv 更确切的说
考纲释义
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adv. 而不是
真题例句：
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Data reveals that economic inequality rather than family income might affect people's wellbeing.
数据显示，影响人们福祉的可能是经济不平等，而不是家庭收入。
[2019年 CET6 阅读理解]
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Is there anything you consider a burden rather than a privilege?
有没有什么你认为是负担而非特权的？
[2019年 CET6 阅读理解]
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We must aim to complement the rationality of the machine, rather than to compete with it.
我们必须努力让机器变得更“理性”，而不是非要与它争个高低上下。
[2019年 CET6 阅读理解]
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adv. 有点; 相当
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adv. 宁愿
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adv. 更确切的说
英文释义：
making a correction
必考短语
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rather than
而不是; 与其...倒不如...
考纲分布
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adv 而不是; 相反
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adv 相当; 颇
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adv 宁愿
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adv 更确切的说
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adv 有点; 有几分
考纲释义
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adv. 而不是; 相反
真题例句：
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Rather officials must avoid double standards, or different types of access for average people and the wealthy.
相反，官员必须避免双重标准，或者区别对待普通人和富人。
[2017年 英语一 阅读理解A]
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In other words, we need to look at the ways in which machines can augment human labor rather than replace it.
换句话说，我们需要看到的是机器如何提高人类劳动力而不是取代人类劳动。
[2014年 英语二 阅读理解A]
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In The Prince, he championed cunning, ruthlessness, and boldness, rather than virtue, mercy and justice, as the skills of successful leaders.
在《君主论》一书中，他把狡猾、无情和勇敢拥为成功领袖所需的技能，而不是美德、仁慈和公正。
[2012年 英语二 阅读理解B]
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adv. 相当; 颇
英文释义：
used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are expressing slight criticism, disappointment or surprise
真题例句：
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In the UK, it has become a big talking point recently too, for a rather particular reason: Brexit.
在英国，它最近也成为了一个重要的话题，原因相当特别：英国退出欧盟。
[2021年 英语二 阅读理解A]
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Financial regulators in Britain have imposed a rather unusual rule on the bosses of big banks.
英国金融监管机构对大银行的老板们实施了一项相当罕见的规定。
[2019年 英语一 阅读理解A]
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It is only the Queen who has preserved the monarchy's reputation with her rather ordinary (if well-heeled) granny style.
只有英国女王以她相当平易近人、“老奶奶”式的行为方式（要是穿着考究的话）保住了王室的声誉。
[2015年 英语一 阅读理解A]
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adv. 宁愿
真题例句：
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You'll have to make social media an occasional activity rather than a daily, time-consuming habit.
你必须把社交媒体作为一种偶尔为之的活动，而不是每天耗费时间的习惯。
[2022年 英语二 完型填空]
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It's £16.95 there — or £12.99 for a large pizza from Domino's: I know which I'd rather eat.
在那里要16.95英镑，或者在达美乐买一个大披萨要12.99英镑：我知道我宁愿吃哪个。
[2013年 英语二 阅读理解B]
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adv. 更确切的说
英文释义：
making a correction
真题例句：
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Rather, they learn over time that such statements appease parents and friends – and their own consciences.
更确切的说，随着时间的推移，他们学会了用这样的话来安抚父母、朋友和自己的良心。
[2019年 英语二 阅读理解A]
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adv. 有点; 有几分
英文释义：
used with a verb to make a statement sound less strong
必考短语
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rather than
而不是；与其...倒不如...
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but rather
而是
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would rather do sth.
宁愿做某事
用法讲解
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rather作副词，表示“相当”时，可与不定冠词连用，通常置于不定冠词之前，如：
rather a fool
大笨蛋
但当rather后的名词带形容词修饰，则rather可置于不定冠词之后，如：
a rather good question
一个相当好的问题
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rather than表示“而不是……”时，可用作并列连词，此时后面的不定式可带to，也可不带to。例：
I decided to write rather than (to) telephone.（用作并列连词）
我决定写信而不是打电话。
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当rather than作“而不是……”解，且用作介词时，注意其后的动词需用v-ing形式。例：
Rather than using the last of my cash, I decided to write a cheque.
我决定开张支票，而不是把现金用光。
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