rather/ˈrɑːðə; (US) ˈræðər/
adv.1. 稍微；有点；颇；相当rather cold weather相当冷的天气
She was rather hurt by his unkind words.他出言不逊，使她相当伤心。
2. （常与than连用）宁可，宁愿I'd rather play tennis than swim.我宁愿打网球，不愿游泳。
3. （常与than连用）更These shoes are comfortable rather than pretty.这双鞋不好看，但是舒服。
American young people would rather get advice from strangers.美国的年轻人宁可从陌生人那里获取咨询。
We would rather receive money than the usual gifts.我们宁可接受钱而不希望受到通常的礼物。