Смысл: ratherrather[ʹrɑ:ðə] adv <Í> 1. (обыкн.rather than) 1) лучше, скорее; охотнее, предпочтительнее anything rather than ... - что угодно, лишь бы не ... I had rather, I would rather, I'd rather - я предпочёл бы ...; лучше уж я ...; я бы охотнее ... I had rather start at once - я предпочёл бы выехать немедленно I would rather go - я лучше уйду, я предпочитаю уйти I'd rather people didn't know about it - я хотел бы, чтобы об этом не знали I'd rather you came tomorrow - меня больше устроило бы, если бы вы пришли завтра he resigned rather than stifle his conscience - не желая действовать против совести, он вышел в отставку they determined to die rather than surrender - они решили умереть, но не сдаваться would you rather take tea or coffee? - что вы предпочитаете, чай или кофе? I had rather not, I would rather not, I'd rather not - разг.мне не хочется; нет, спасибо; пожалуй, не стоит (формула отказа от предложения и т. п.) 2) скорее, больше; правильнее it is rather good than bad - это скорее хороший /хорошо/, чем плохой /плохо/ derived rather from imagination than reason - это скорее плод воображения, чем логический вывод the colour seems green rather than blue - это скорее зелёный цвет, чем синий he relies on mere abuse rather than on argument - его метод не аргументация, а брань I, rather than you, should take the risk - (этот) риск должен взять на себя я, а вовсе /отнюдь/ не вы 2. до некоторой степени, довольно, отчасти; несколько; пожалуй rather dull [interesting, dark, lengthy] - довольно скучный [интересный, тёмный, долгий] rather more - немного больше rather more detailed - несколько более подробный rather a lot - пожалуй, слишком много /многовато/ I rather like him - мне он, пожалуй /скорее/, нравится he felt rather tired - он немного устал, он чувствовал некоторую усталость the performance was rather a failure - спектакль был довольно неудачный I rather think you know him - мне думается, вы его знаете she is rather good-looking - она недурна собой our company numbered rather over forty - нас было сорок с чем-то человек they rather expected to win - они, в известной мере, рассчитывали на победу I am rather inclined to agree with you - я, пожалуй, склонен с вами согласиться do I look ill? - Well, you do rather - разг.я плохо выгляжу? - Пожалуй, да /Да, неважно/ 3. 1) наоборот; отнюдь не rather, we have won - наоборот, мы победили 2) а не, вместо to elect a chairman for a year rather than a term - выбрать председателя на год, а не на семестр this is not the result, rather it is the cause - это является причиной, а отнюдь не следствием 3) вернее, правильнее; по правде говоря we came home late last night or, rather, early this morning - мы пришли домой вчера поздно ночью, а вернее сказать, сегодня рано утром the building is a great success, or rather a triumph, for the designer - это здание - большой успех, а точнее, триумф архитектора 4. в грам.знач. междометия ещё бы!; ещё как!; конечно!, разумеется! have you been here before? - Rather! - вы здесь раньше бывали? - Ещё бы! would you like to come? - Rather! - вы хотите прийти? - Конечно /Разумеется, что за вопрос/! Rather! - нисколько!, вовсе нет!, отнюдь! ♢the rather - тем более что ..., тем скорее
rather Идиома
had rather/had sooner
choose to(do one thing instead of another);like better to;would prefer to宁可;宁愿 He invited me to the movies,but I had rather go on a picnic with the girls.他邀请我去看电影,但我倒是喜欢跟女孩们去野餐。 I had sooner live in the city than in the countryside.我宁愿住在城里而不愿住在乡村。
had rather sooner
choose to(do one thing instead of another);like better to;would prefer to宁可;宁愿 He invited me to the movies,but I had rather go on a picnic with the girls.他邀请我去看电影,但我倒是喜欢跟女孩们去野餐。 I had sooner live in the city than in the countryside.我宁愿住在城里而不愿住在乡村。
had rather…than
would regard as preferable;had better宁愿…不愿 He had rather die than surrender.他宁死不屈。
or rather
it would be better to say更确切地说 He came home very late last night,or rather very early this morning.他昨天深夜,或者更确切地说,今天凌晨才回家。
rather than
more willingly…than;instead of 宁可…也不;而不 The dictator relied on abuse of his opponents rather than on sound reasoning.那个独裁者对他的反对者宁可大骂也不愿采取说理的办法。
would rather
an expression used to indicate strong preference 宁愿 He would rather be poor than get money by dishonest methods.他宁可穷也不愿意用不诚实的手段获取金钱。 Henry would rather that his girl friend worked in the same department as he does.亨利希望他的女朋友和他在一个部门工作。
had rather do
Idiom(s): had rather do something AND had sooner do something
Theme: CHOICE
prefer to do something. (The had is usually expressed in a contraction, 'd.) • I'd rather go to town than sit here all evening. • They'd rather not. • I'd sooner not make the trip.
Rather you than me
Rather you than me is an expression used when someone has something unpleasant or arduous to do. It is meant in a good natured way of expressing both sympathy and having a bit of a laugh at their expense.
had rather|'d rather|'d sooner|had sooner
v. To choose to (do one thing instead of another thing); like better to; would prefer to. Used with an infinitive without "to". My aunt invited me to the movies, but I said I had rather go on a picnic with the girls.I had sooner live in the city than on a farm.
had rather
had rather Also, had sooner. Would prefer. For example, I had rather you let me do the driving, or He'd sooner switch than fight. This idiom today is often replaced by would rather. [Late 1500s] Also see just as soon.
An rather idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with rather, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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