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rather
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of RATHER
1
: to some degree or extent在一定程度上；颇；相当 — often used to make a statement less forceful常用于减弱语气
- Yesterday was a rather [=fairly] hot day.昨天天气相当热。
- That sounded rather [=quite a bit] like thunder.那个声音听起来很像雷声。
- a rather [=quite] common flower十分常见的花
- It's getting rather [=pretty] late. We'd better get to bed.太晚了。我们该睡觉了。
- The movie is a comedy, but rather a dull one.这部影片是个喜剧，但相当无聊。
- a rather [=somewhat] serious condition有些严重的情况
- I think the children watch rather too much television.我觉得孩子们看电视有点太多了。
- It rather annoyed me that he was late picking me up.他来接我时迟到了，真让人不快。
- He has been spending rather a lot of money lately.他近来花钱有点儿多。
- She rather likes chocolate.她挺喜欢吃巧克力。
- To tell you the truth, I rather think you are wrong.说实话，我倒有点儿觉得是你不对。
- You're driving rather fast, don't you think?你车开得有点儿快，你不觉得吗？
2
a — used to introduce a statement that indicates what is true after you have said what is not true（不是…）而是
- I don't like chocolate—rather, I love chocolate.我不是喜欢吃巧克力，而是爱吃巧克力。
- What matters is not how often you call, but rather what you say.问题不在你打电话的频率，而是你说了什么。
- It wasn't red but rather a shade of bright orange.它不是红色，而是明亮的橘黄色。
b — used to introduce a statement that corrects what you have just said更确切地说；更准确地说
- We can take the car, or rather, the van.我们可以买下这辆车，更确切地说，这辆面包车。
- My father, or rather, my stepfather, will be visiting soon.我的父亲，更确切地说，我的继父，不久将到这里来做客。
3
British, old-fashioned — used to express agreement当然，的确（表同意）
- “Wasn't the show fantastic?” “Rather!”“演出棒极了吧？”“当然啦！”
rather than
1
: in place of (something or someone) : instead of (something or someone)而不是 : and not不是…
- He writes at a table rather than a desk.他在饭桌上写字，而不是在书桌上写。
- Why do one thing rather than another?为什么做这件事而不做另一件？
- Rather than using dried herbs, he picked fresh ones from the garden.他从花园里采了一些新鲜的香草，而不用干的。
- She reacted by laughing rather than by getting upset.她的反应是大笑，而不是难过。
- He was happy rather than sad.他很高兴，而不是悲伤。
2
— used to say what is not chosen or done because something else is chosen or done instead没有（做…）
- Rather than continue the argument, she walked away.她没有继续争辩，而是走开了。
- I chose to sing rather than play an instrument.我没有演奏乐器，而是唱了首歌。
would rather
— used to indicate what you want or prefer to do, have, etc.宁愿；更喜欢
- She would rather drive than take the train.她宁愿开车去，也不想坐火车。
- I would rather you didn't tell them. [=I would prefer it if you didn't tell them]最好别告诉他们。
- We'd rather go somewhere warm. [=we'd prefer to go somewhere warm]我们更想到一个暖和的地方去。
- “If you'd rather, we can go outside.” “No, thanks—I'd rather not.”“如果你愿意的话，我们可以到外面走走。”“不，谢谢。我不想去。”
- Which beach would you rather [=would you like to] go to?你愿意去哪个海滨？
Example Sentences
The movie is a comedy, but rather a dull one. I think the children watch rather too much television. It rather annoyed me that he was late picking me up.
Recent Examples on the Web Some find selling their plants too heart-wrenching and would rather give away their green fortune. 
Michelle Chan, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Everything seems to point to an ancient tale that the new Enlightenment society would rather keep out of sight: A bloodthirsty upire – Slavic for vampire – seems to have infiltrated the monastery. John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The brightest star in Boston’s rapidly growing biotech scene isn’t a flashy new player, but rather one of its longest standing companies. Ryan Cross — The Boston Globe, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 Things could seem rather heavy at the moment, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 My front yard is rather small with a retaining wall. oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2022 But the fire has not been driven by wind, but rather dry fuel and topography, in the remote, steep river drainages, another commander reported. Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2022 The brightest star in Boston’s rapidly growing biotech scene isn’t a flashy new player, but rather one of its longest standing companies. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Based on that, the researchers conclude that homeless encampments and septic tanks, where the caffeine would be expected to dissipate rather quickly by the time pollution enters the river, are not likely sources of the fecal material in the river. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 See More
Michelle Chan, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Everything seems to point to an ancient tale that the new Enlightenment society would rather keep out of sight: A bloodthirsty upire – Slavic for vampire – seems to have infiltrated the monastery. John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 The brightest star in Boston’s rapidly growing biotech scene isn’t a flashy new player, but rather one of its longest standing companies. Ryan Cross — The Boston Globe, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 Things could seem rather heavy at the moment, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 My front yard is rather small with a retaining wall. oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2022 But the fire has not been driven by wind, but rather dry fuel and topography, in the remote, steep river drainages, another commander reported. Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2022 The brightest star in Boston’s rapidly growing biotech scene isn’t a flashy new player, but rather one of its longest standing companies. Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Based on that, the researchers conclude that homeless encampments and septic tanks, where the caffeine would be expected to dissipate rather quickly by the time pollution enters the river, are not likely sources of the fecal material in the river. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English hrathor, comparative of hrathe quickly; akin to Old High German rado quickly, Old English hræd quick
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of rather was before the 12th century Phrases Containing rather
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