| 单词 | rather |
| 释义 | rather —rather /ˈrɑː.ðər/ aep /ˈræð.ɚ/ adverb (MORE EXACTLY) B2 more accurately; more exactly: » She'll go to London on Thursday, or rather, she will if she has to.» He's my sister's friend really, rather than mine.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionF0 used to express an opposite opinion: » The ending of the war is not a cause for celebration, but rather for regret that it ever happened.» No, I'm not tired. Rather the opposite in fact.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in addition• • • Extra Examples:» I'll be home before 6, or rather, I will unless I get asked to stay late again.» She's not shy. Rather the opposite.» She was in a good mood, or rather she was until she heard the bad news.» They go on holiday to France every year, or rather, they have done for the last ten years.» He's selling his flat, or rather, he will sell it if he can find a buyer.adverb (PREFERENCE) rather than► B1 instead of; used especially when you prefer one thing to another: » I think I'd like to stay at home this evening rather than go out.Thesaurus+: ↑Replacing and exchangingThesaurus+: ↑Liking moreadverb (SMALL AMOUNT) ► B1 quite; to a slight degree: » It's rather cold today, isn't it?» That's rather a difficult book - here's an easier one for you.» The train was rather too crowded for a comfortable journey.» She answered the phone rather sleepily.» I rather doubt I'll be able to come to your party.Thesaurus+: ↑Some and quite• • • Extra Examples:» It is a rather grey, colourless city, with few interesting sights or historical monuments.» His books tend to be rather densely written.» The company's prospects for the future are rather dim.» She found the formality of the occasion rather daunting.» To people who don't know him he probably appears (to be) rather unfriendly. rather /ˈrɑː.ðər/ aep /ˈræð.ɚ/ adverb, predeterminer ► F0 very; to a large degree: » Actually, I did rather well in my exams.» I've got rather a lot of work to do at the moment.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» He boobed rather badly by getting her name wrong.» I think my husband is the most handsome man in the world, but I realize my judgment is rather subjective.» I've had a sort-out in the bedroom - it's looking rather better.» I heard something rather worrying at work this morning.» Jane has rather a sharp tongue, I'm afraid. rather /ˌrɑːˈðɜːr/ aep /ˌræðˈɝː/ exclamation MAINLY UK OLD-FASHIONED ► F0 certainly; yes: » "Do you want to come out for dinner with us this evening?" "Rather!"Thesaurus+: ↑Yes, no and not |
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