rather

🇬🇧 UK/'ræðә/🇺🇸 US

NGSL 1kA2

Definitions

adv.

Fairly or quite; to a moderate degree; used to indicate preference.

相当；宁可；倒不如说

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

ratherother

=rather

Example Sentences

1.
She would rather stay home than go to the crowded party.
2.
I find her behavior rather surprising given her usual conduct.
3.
The weather today is rather cold for spring season.

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