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更新时间:2026-05-26 09:27:53   栏目: 英语词典

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英语短语:rather than

音标

/ræðər ðæn/

意思

“rather than”是一个常用短语,用于表达“而不是”“宁可……也不……”,表示选择或对比两者之间的关系。

翻译

中文意思:

而不是

宁可

与其……不如……

读音

美式发音:[ˈræðər ðæn]

英式发音:[ˈrɑːðər ðæn]

用法

表示选择或偏好
用于比较两种行为、状态或事物,强调倾向于前者而非后者。
结构:

rather than + 名词 / 动词原形 / 动名词 / 句子

 

书面与口语均可使用

在正式和非正式语境中都常见,尤其用于书面表达更正式。

 

句法注意

当后面跟动词时,动词通常保持原形(不加to或时态变化)。

可用于句中或句首,位置灵活,但要保证逻辑清晰。

 

例句(10句)

I decided to walk to work rather than take the bus.
我决定步行上班,而不是坐公交车。

She prefers reading books rather than watching TV.
她宁可读书,也不看电视。

We should focus on solving the problem rather than blaming each other.
我们应该专注于解决问题,而不是互相指责。

He chose to apologize rather than argue.
他选择道歉,而不是争论。

Rather than complaining, try to find a solution.
与其抱怨,不如尝试找到解决办法。

They decided to invest in renewable energy rather than fossil fuels.
他们决定投资可再生能源,而不是化石燃料。

I would like to stay at home rather than go to the party.
我宁可呆在家,也不去参加聚会。

The teacher encouraged students to ask questions rather than remain silent.
老师鼓励学生提问,而不是保持沉默。

She wore a simple dress rather than an expensive gown.
她穿了一件简单的裙子,而不是昂贵的礼服。

Rather than waiting for help, he tried to solve the problem himself.
与其等待帮助,他试着自己解决问题。

常用短语搭配

rather than doing

He decided to walk rather than drive.

 

rather than be

She would rather be honest than popular.

 

rather than that

I would like to stay here rather than that.

 

rather than s