rather
- IPA[ˈrɑːðə]
英式
- 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
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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 so as to make 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 suggest that the opposite of a previous statement is the case; on the contrary There is no shortage of basic skills in the workplace. Rather, the problem is poor management
- ▪ more precisely 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!’
- would rather
Oxford Dictionary
- (born 1931), US journalist; full name Daniel Irvin Rather, Jr. He was the anchor of the CBS ...
Oxford American Dictionary
- would rather
Oxford American Dictionary
- used to convey that one would be reluctant oneself to undertake a particular task or project ...
Oxford American Dictionary
- used to convey that one would be reluctant oneself to undertake a particular task or project ...
Oxford Dictionary
- before much time has gone by
Oxford Dictionary
- used to convey that one would be reluctant oneself to undertake a particular task or project ...
Oxford American Dictionary
- used to convey that one would be reluctant oneself to undertake a particular task undertaken by ...
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- IPA[ˈraT͟Hər]
美式
- 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
- used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance: “You are glad to be home, aren't you?” “Rather!”
Oxford American Dictionary
