rather than
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而不是
used to indicate a preference between two alternatives, often suggesting one option is chosen over the other
- I prefer tea rather than coffee in the mornings.
我早上喜欢茶而不是咖啡。
- Let's go for a walk in the park rather than staying indoors.
我们去公园散步而不是待在室内。
- I'll use the stairs rather than taking the elevator to get some exercise.
我会走楼梯而不是乘电梯来锻炼一下。
- He enjoys reading books rather than watching TV in his free time.
他喜欢在空闲时间看书而不是看电视。