| 单词 | rather |
| 释义 | rather adv. 1. (often foll. by than) by preference; for choice (would rather not go; would rather stay than go). 2. (usu. foll. by than) more truly; as a more likely alternative (is stupid rather than honest). 3. more precisely (a book, or rather, a pamphlet). 4. slightly; to some extent; somewhat (became rather drunk; I rather think you know him). 5. Brit. (as an emphatic response) indeed, assuredly (Did you like it? - Rather!). Phrases and idioms had rather would rather. Etymology: ME f. OE hrathor, compar. of hr{aelig}the (adv.) f. hr{aelig}th (adj.): see RATHE |
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