ather than 宁可……而不……,与其……不如……,不是……而是……
We would rather rent the house than buy it outright.我们宁可租这幢房子,也不愿直接买下它.
He resigned rather than take part in such a dishonest transaction .他宁愿辞职也不愿意参加这样一种欺骗的交易.
The colour seems green rather than blue.这颜色似乎是绿的,而不是蓝的.
rather...than...宁愿……而不……,与其说……还不如说……
It is rather pleasant than tasteful.与其说它文雅,不如说它赏心悦目.