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rather

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

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verb

宁愿，宁可。

To prefer; to prefer to.

Examples :

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

我宁愿帮我弟弟做功课，很喜欢这样做。

attitude value essential

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adjective

以前的，先前的。

Prior; earlier; former.

Examples :

"My rather old textbook had some interesting historical facts. "

我那本以前的旧教科书里有一些有趣的历史事实。

time past essential

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adverb

宁可，不如，早点。

More quickly; sooner, earlier.

Examples :

"I'll finish my homework rather quickly so I can go to the park with my friends. "

我宁可快点做完作业，这样就能早点和朋友们去公园了。

time language essential

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adverb

宁可，宁愿，不如

Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)

Examples :

"I'd rather walk to school than take the bus. "

我宁愿走路上学，也不愿意坐公交车。

attitude language essential

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adverb

确切地说，相反。

Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

Examples :

"I thought the test would be difficult, but rather, it was surprisingly easy. "

我以为考试会很难，但确切地说，相反，它出乎意料地容易。

language grammar essential

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adverb

更确切地说，不如说

Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)

Examples :

"Rather than just watching TV, we decided to go for a walk in the park. "

与其说我们只是看电视，不如说我们决定去公园散步。

language grammar essential

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adverb

有点，稍微。

(degree) Somewhat, fairly.

Examples :

"This melon is rather tasteless, especially compared to the one we had last time."

这个瓜有点没味道，尤其是和我们上次吃的那个比起来。

degree amount essential

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interjection

好啊，当然。

An enthusiastic affirmation.

Examples :

""Would you like some?" -- "Rather!""

"你想要来点吗？" —— "好啊，当然！"

language communication exclamation essential