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"Rather than" 是一个常用的连词，用于连接两个并列的成分，可以表示主观愿望上的选择或客观程度上的差异。以下是一些关于 "rather than" 的用法示例：

主观愿望上的选择

I would rather stay at home than go out in this weather.

She would rather die than betray her friends.

客观程度上的差异

He is rather intelligent rather than stupid.

This book is more interesting rather than boring.

连接两个平行结构

She can't decide whether to buy the red dress or the blue one, so she decided to buy neither.

Rather than waiting for the bus, he decided to walk.

与 "would" 连用

She would rather not go to the party if it means spending too much time with boring people.

He would rather die than face the consequences of his actions.

用于否定句

I would rather not go to the concert tonight.

They would rather not discuss the issue in public.

希望这些示例能帮助你更好地理解 "rather than" 的用法。