rather
/ˈrɑːðə/ · /ˈræðər/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2551 in the learning path
相当；颇
Definitions
adv. To a noticeable degree, often more than expected.
相当；颇
adv. Used with would to express a preference.
宁愿；更愿意
adv. Used to correct or make a previous statement more accurate.
更确切地说
Example
This soup is rather salty, but the bread is delicious.
这汤有点咸，不过面包很好吃。
Many commuters would rather cycle to work if safer routes were available throughout the city.
如果全市都有更安全的骑行路线，许多通勤者会更愿意骑车上班。
Collocations
- rather difficult
- would rather stay
- rather than
- or rather
Synonyms
- quite
- somewhat
Usage tip
would rather后接动词原形；rather than意为“而不是”。
FAQ
- What does rather mean?
- To a noticeable degree, often more than expected. Used with would to express a preference. Used to correct or make a previous statement more accurate.
- How is rather pronounced?
- UK /ˈrɑːðə/, US /ˈræðər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
