Definition (偏好)
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。
She chose to walk rather than take the bus, so she could get more fresh air.
她選擇走路而不是坐公車，這樣她可以呼吸更多新鮮空氣。
Rather than buying new clothes, I would prefer to save the money.
與其買新衣服，我寧願把錢省下來。