rather than

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与其...不如...

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释义与例句

conj.
  1. 1.

    And not.

  2. 2.

    Used to indicate that the following alternative is less preferred.

    毋宁

    I'd like to go home early rather than risk(ing) the roads later.

    I prefer making my kids' toys myself rather than buying them.

    It was my wife, rather than I, who decided to leave.

    It is never better to let kids have their way whenever they wish rather than standing up for one's parental authority.

prep.
  1. 1.

    Instead of; in preference to.

    与其

    I'd prefer a dog rather than a cat.