would rather
英 [wud ˈrɑ:ðə] 美 [wʊd ˈræðɚ]

释义

宁愿， 宁可；

双语例句

1. I prefer to be called a fool rather than fight.
   我宁可被叫作傻瓜也不要打架。
2. He resigned rather than stifle his conscience.
   他宁可辞职也不违背自己的良知。
3. He preferred to fly rather than travel by train.
   他宁愿做飞机而不愿做火车。
4. I would better die before asking him for help.
   我宁愿死也不愿向他求救。

权威例句

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