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rather
- IPA[ˈraT͟Hər]
美式
- used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter；used to express a recommended alternative, but without a than clause and used with verbs other than would; instead
- used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance
- 釋義
- 片語
副詞
- 1. used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry? she'd rather die than cause a scene 同義詞
- ▪ South African used to express a recommended alternative, but without a than clause and used with verbs other than would; instead this opens up a whole can of worms that should rather be left shut prospective buyers should meet the seller in person rather
- 2. to a certain or significant extent or degree she's been behaving rather strangely he's rather an unpleasant man 同義詞
- ▪ used before verbs as a way of making the expression of a feeling or opinion less assertive I rather think he wants me to marry him we were rather hoping you might do that for us
- 3. used to precede an idea that is different or opposite to a previous statement There is no shortage of basic skills in the workplace. Rather, the problem is poor management
- ▪ more precisely (used to modify or clarify something previously stated) I walked, or rather limped, the two miles home 同義詞
- ▪ instead of; as opposed to she seemed indifferent rather than angry 同義詞
excl
- 1. British dated used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance “You are glad to be home, aren't you?” “Rather!”
