rather than的用法

问题描述

精选答案

1、与would连用，would…rather than…或者would rather…than…，意思为宁愿、与其……不如……，例如“I would rather have noodles than rice”，意思为我宁愿吃面条也不吃米饭。2、作连词，可连接代词、名词、形容词、从句、不定式等，构成平行结构。3、可作介词。

相关例句：1、The zoo needed better management rather than more money.

这座动物园需要更好的管理，而不是更多的资金。

2、It now seems a probability rather than just a possibility.

这件事似乎十拿九稳，而不是仅有可能。

3、The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought.

这个决定不是基于理性的思考而是基于感情作出的。

4、Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule.

可惜优秀的文字作品真是可遇不可求。

5、I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee.

我想要冷饮，不要咖啡。