rather
adverb
Definitions of rather adverb
degree(程度)
- B1
to a moderate extent; somewhat
相當；稍微，有點
It's rather chilly today, isn't it?
今天相當冷，不是嗎？
That film is rather long; I’m not sure I have time to watch it.
那部電影有點長，我不確定我有時間看。
The dishes at this restaurant are rather delicious, but the prices are a bit high.
這家餐廳的菜相當美味，但價格有點高。
precision(精確)
- B2
more precisely or accurately; to be more exact
更確切地說；更準確地說
He’s due to arrive tomorrow, or rather, if everything goes to plan.
他預計明天到達，或者更確切地說，如果一切按計劃進行。
I should say I'm interested in the project, rather than ready to start it.
我應該說我對這個專案感興趣，而不是準備開始。
contrast(對比)
on the contrary; instead
相反地；而是
This isn't an improvement, but rather a step backward.
這不是改進，而是倒退了一步。
I wasn’t upset, but rather disappointed.
我沒有生氣，而是感到失望。
Phrases of rather adverb
- rather than
Used to indicate a preference for one thing over another; instead of.
而不是
• I'd rather relax at home today rather than go out to a party.
我今天寧願在家放鬆，也不願出去參加派對。
exclamation
Definitions of rather exclamation
certainly; absolutely
當然；的確
"Did you enjoy the concert?" "Rather!"
「你喜歡這場音樂會嗎？」「當然！」
predeterminer
Definitions of rather predeterminer
to a significant extent; very
非常；很
Actually, she did rather well in that competition.
實際上，她在那個比賽中表現得非常好。
I have rather a lot of work to finish right now.
我現在有相當多的工作要完成。
Idioms
- Rather you than me
This is said when someone does not want to do the same thing that another person is doing; expresses relief or disinclination at not being in another person's situation.
（表示自己不願意做別人正在做的事）我可不想做那件事。
• "I have to work on Saturday." "Rather you than me."
「我星期六要工作。」「我可不想做那件事。」
- rather you than me
This is said when expressing that one is not willing to do something another person is doing; they are glad it's them and not you.
（表示自己不願意做某事，而由他人去做） 這件事換作我，我可不會去做。
• "I have to work this weekend." "Rather you than me."
「我這個週末要工作。」「這件事換作我，我可不會去做。」