rather than用作连词,连接两个平行结构。既可以表示主观愿望上的决择,“与其…宁可…”,也可以表示客观程度上的差异,“与其说是…不如说是…”。
John ought to go rather than Jean.
约翰比琴更应该去。
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee.
我想我该要一杯冷饮,而不要咖啡。
We sometimes eat rice instead of potatoes.
有时候我们不吃土豆,而吃米饭。
These shoes are comfortable rather than good-looking.
这鞋不好看可是舒服。