| 单词 | 宁愿 |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔OK〕The play's OK, but I still prefer the book.戏还可以,可我仍宁愿读原作。英汉大词典〔OLD-FASHIONED〕I'm something of a traditionalist myself, I'd much rather use pen and paper than a word-processor. 我自己是那种传统的人，我宁愿用钢笔和纸，也不用文字处理器。朗文写作活用〔PREFER〕He's the kind of person who'd sooner help people than make money out of them. 他属于宁愿帮助别人而不肯赚他们钱的那种人。朗文写作活用〔PREFER〕I'd rather wear my Reeboks if we're going to be walking around all day. 要是我们打算走上一整天，我宁愿穿自己的锐步运动鞋。朗文写作活用〔PREFER〕Marry him? I'd sooner die! 嫁给他？我宁愿去死！朗文写作活用〔RACE〕Legal segregation may be gone, but the idea of segregation survives, as middle class black families shun white areas, preferring to live in suburbs of their own. 法律上的种族隔离也许是不存在了，但种族隔离的观念仍未消失，黑人中产阶级家庭会避开白人住宅区，宁愿住在自己人聚居的郊区。朗文写作活用〔TRUE〕I'm not really in the mood for going out. To tell you the truth, I'd rather stay in and watch TV. 我没有兴致出去。实话跟你说，我宁愿留在家里看电视。朗文写作活用〔all right〕Manchester's all right, but I'd rather live in London.曼彻斯特还不错，但我宁愿住在伦敦。麦克米伦高阶〔background〕He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant deal with the press.他宁愿留在幕后而让助手去应付媒体。牛津搭配〔chance〕He preferred taking his chance in court against the chance of losing his life.他宁愿在法庭上碰碰运气而不愿冒送命的危险。英汉大词典〔choose〕They knew that discrimination was going on, but chose to ignore it.他们当时知道歧视现象仍然存在，但是宁愿装聋作哑。柯林斯高阶〔climate〕I'd rather live in a cold climate.我宁愿在寒冷地带生活。外研社新世纪〔coercion〕We prefer you to work voluntarily rather than by coercion.我们宁愿你工作出于自愿，而不是被迫。牛津同义词〔come〕When it comes to holidays, I prefer something lazy.说到度假，我宁愿选择懒散一些的方式。麦克米伦高阶〔comment〕I would prefer not to pass comment before I have more information on the case.在我没有得到更多关于这件事的信息之前，我宁愿不发表意见。牛津搭配〔compromise〕He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.他宁愿一枪打死自己也不愿违背自己的原则。柯林斯高阶〔consider〕Take time to consider before you rush into anything.宁愿从容考虑,不要仓促行事。英汉大词典〔croon〕He would much rather have been crooning in a smoky bar.他宁愿在烟雾缭绕的酒吧里哼唱歌曲。柯林斯高阶〔crutch〕He's able to walk short distances with crutches but prefers his wheelchair.他拄着腋杖能走一小段路，可他宁愿坐轮椅。韦氏高阶〔decline〕Offered the position of chairman, Smith declined, preferring to keep his current job.当向史密斯提供主席的职位时，史密斯拒绝了，他宁愿留在现在的职位上。朗文当代〔default〕I would rather pay the individuals than let the money go to the State by default.我宁愿把这些钱付给个人，也不愿它们因未作任何处置而自动地归国家所有。柯林斯高阶〔direct〕She prefers to act rather than direct.她宁愿当演员，不愿当导演。牛津高阶〔economy class〕He prefers to fly economy class.他宁愿乘坐经济舱。柯林斯高阶〔enough〕He is fond enough of his son, but would prefer to stay alone.他相当喜欢自己的儿子,但还是宁愿一个人呆着。英汉大词典〔evolution〕In politics Britain has preferred evolution to revolution(= gradual development to sudden violent change).英国在政治上宁愿渐进而不愿革命。牛津高阶〔exile〕Many chose to live as exiles rather than face persecution.许多人宁愿成为流亡者也不愿遭受迫害。韦氏高阶〔fain〕Archaic Preferably; rather.【古语】 宁愿；宁可美国传统〔fain〕I would fain forget what I had done.我宁愿忘记自己的所作所为。剑桥高阶〔fate〕They decided to kill themselves rather than suffer a worse fate at the hands of their enemy.他们决定宁愿自杀也不愿落在敌人的手里，那样命运会更惨。牛津搭配〔firm〕I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one.我宁愿睡硬床垫，也不要软的。剑桥高阶〔get〕I got the impression that they'd rather be alone.我感觉他们宁愿不要别人陪伴。剑桥高阶〔hero〕John was no hero－he was willing to let others fight.约翰不是个好汉 － 他宁愿让别人战斗。牛津搭配〔hurt〕It really hurts that you'd believe her instead of me.你宁愿相信她而不相信我，这实在让人伤心。麦克米伦高阶〔incognito〕He preferred to remain incognito.他宁愿继续隐姓埋名。外研社新世纪〔indoors〕They prefer staying indoors when the weather is cold.天冷时他们宁愿待在屋里。英汉大词典〔institution〕Many people with dementia would rather remain at home than be placed in an institution.许多患有痴呆症的人宁愿留在家里也不愿被送进福利院。牛津搭配〔invest〕I would rather invest time in Rebecca than in the kitchen.我宁愿把时间花在丽贝卡身上也不愿花在厨房里。柯林斯高阶〔keep (myself) to myself〕I don't see friends very often. I prefer to keep myself to myself.我不经常见朋友，宁愿独处。剑桥高阶〔kiss ass〕He says he doesn't want a promotion if he has to kiss ass to get it.他说如果他必须拍马屁才能升职，那他宁愿不升职。韦氏高阶〔lie〕I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank.我宁愿把钱花掉也不愿搁在银行里不用。牛津高阶〔mind〕I'd rather stay in tonight, if you don't mind.如果你不反对，我宁愿今晚呆在家中。剑桥高阶〔much〕I would much rather have my baby at home than in hospital.我宁愿在家中生孩子，而不是去医院。剑桥高阶〔nit〕I'd rather leave the business than work with such a nit.我宁愿不干这一行也不愿与这么一个笨蛋合作。外研社新世纪〔nit〕I'd rather leave the business than work with such a nit.我宁愿离开公司，也不愿和这样的笨蛋一起工作。柯林斯高阶〔nonconformist〕They were stubborn nonconformists who chose to be arrested instead of obeying the laws.他们是一群固执的不循规蹈矩的人，宁愿被逮捕也不愿守法。韦氏高阶〔off-putting〕I prefer films that have been dubbed into English. Subtitles are so off-putting.我宁愿看译制成英文的电影，字幕真叫人烦。麦克米伦高阶〔otherwise〕I would rather sleep than otherwise.我宁愿睡觉而不愿做别的。文馨英汉〔part〕For my part, I prefer living in the country.就我而言，我宁愿住在乡下。朗文当代〔perjure〕She would rather perjure herself than admit to her sins.她宁愿在法庭上撒谎也不愿承认她的罪行。柯林斯高阶〔pertain to〕I would much rather that you asked Mrs Zuckerman any questions pertaining to herself.我宁愿你问楚克尔曼夫人的是与她本人相关的问题。外研社新世纪〔pertain〕I would much rather that you asked Mrs Zuckerman any questions pertaining to herself.我宁愿你问楚克尔曼夫人的是与她本人相关的问题。柯林斯高阶〔pf.〕Preferred.喜欢，宁愿美国传统〔pfd.〕Preferred.喜欢，宁愿美国传统〔prefer〕I'd prefer not to discuss this issue.我宁愿不讨论这个问题。剑桥高阶〔prefer〕I'd prefer that the job were a little closer to my home.我宁愿工作（地点）离家更近一些。麦克米伦高阶〔rather〕I would rather Lionel took it on.我宁愿莱昂内尔负责这件事。柯林斯高阶〔rather〕I'd rather have a quiet night in front of the TV.我宁愿看看电视，安安静静地过一个晚上。朗文当代〔rather〕I'd rather stay in tonight.今晚我宁愿待在家里。外研社新世纪〔rather〕Kids would rather play than study.孩子们宁愿玩也不愿学习。柯林斯高阶〔rather〕She would rather drive than take the train.她宁愿开车去，也不想坐火车。韦氏高阶〔rather〕She'd rather die than give a speech.她宁愿死也不愿意演讲。牛津高阶〔rather〕They said they would rather die than abandon their homes.他们说他们宁愿死也不愿弃别家园。麦克米伦高阶〔rather〕When I'm going out in the evening I use the bike if I can rather than the car.我晚上要外出的时候，我宁愿骑自行车而不是开车。柯林斯高阶〔rather〕You don't need to come if you'd rather not.宁愿不麦克米伦高阶〔ride〕They preferred to let the destructive stories ride without reply.他们宁愿听任这些毁灭性的报道流传而不予回答。英汉大词典〔saw〕I'll see you in hell before I sell you my car.我宁愿下地狱，也不会把我的车卖给你。21世纪英汉〔security〕If it's a choice between higher pay and job security, I'd prefer to keep my job.如果在更高的薪酬和安稳的工作两者之间进行选择，我宁愿保住工作。剑桥高阶〔sew〕Most people prefer buying to sewing.大多数人宁愿买现成的衣服而不自己缝制了。21世纪英汉〔small〕I'd rather live in a small town than a big city.我宁愿住在小城镇，也不住在大城市。剑桥高阶〔small〕I'd rather work in a smaller company.我宁愿在较小的公司工作。麦克米伦高阶〔sooner〕I'd sooner not talk about it.我宁愿不谈论这事。外研社新世纪〔soon〕I would as soon do it now as later.与其以后做,我宁愿现在就做。英汉大词典〔soon〕I'd just as soon not have to make this public.我宁愿不必将此事公之于众。柯林斯高阶〔stealth〕It would seem that some politicians would prefer to use financial stealth rather than legislation to produce change.看来一些政界人士宁愿利用隐性的经济手段也不愿通过立法来推行变革。剑桥高阶〔ten〕I'd ten times rather...我远远宁愿… 英汉大词典〔than〕I prefer to starve rather than (to) steal.我宁愿挨饿也不愿偷窃。文馨英汉〔than〕I prefer to work rather than go to holiday to the seaside.我宁愿工作也不愿去海滨度假。21世纪英汉〔than〕Most criminals would rather go to prison than meet their victims.大多数罪犯宁愿进监狱也不愿见受害者。麦克米伦高阶〔than〕Rather (或Sooner) than travel by air, he'd prefer a week on a big liner.与其坐飞机旅行,他倒宁愿坐一周的巨型班轮。英汉大词典〔than〕She said she'd rather die than live in the city.她说她宁愿死也不住在城市里。朗文当代〔turn out〕If I had known my life was going to turn out like this, I would have let them kill me.如果我早知道自己的人生结局会是如此，我当时宁愿让他们杀了我。柯林斯高阶〔way〕I'd rather get the interview out of the way in the morning.我宁愿上午就面试掉。朗文当代〔welfare〕They would rather work than live on welfare.他们宁愿工作而不愿靠社会保障金过活。牛津高阶〔work〕He preferred to make his money from honest work rather than from gambling.他宁愿脚踏实地工作，而不愿靠赌博赚钱。牛津搭配〔would〕I'd sooner starve than eat that disgusting food.我宁愿饿着，也不愿意吃那恶心的食物。韦氏高阶At the moment, he preferred not to think about the future. 此时此刻，他宁愿不去想未来的事情。译典通Darling, I'd rather you didn't mention my little problem when we're in company (=with other people).亲爱的，我宁愿你不要当着他人的面说到我的小毛病。剑桥国际He said he would resign first. 他说他宁愿辞职。译典通I got the impression that they'd rather be alone.我的印象是他们宁愿单独待着。剑桥国际I prefer to live in a cold region. 我宁愿住在寒冷的地区。译典通I thought I'd save you the trouble of picking up these books and by bringing them round myself.我认为我宁愿自己随身携带这些书, 以省去劳驾你拿的麻烦。剑桥国际I'd prefer to go on holiday in May, as opposed to (= rather than) September.我宁愿五月份去度假而不是九月份。剑桥国际I'd rather eat French croissants than English ones.我宁愿吃法国的羊角面包，而不吃英国的。剑桥国际I'd rather have a long-term relationship than a series of one-night stands.我宁愿发展一种长期的关系而不要一连串地做露水夫妻。剑桥国际I'd rather marry a man who had a good sense of humour than one who was stunningly attractive.我宁愿嫁给一个有幽默感的男人，而不是仪表非凡的男人。剑桥国际I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one.我宁愿睡硬床垫，而不要睡软的。剑桥国际It would seem that some politicians would prefer to use financial stealth rather than legislation to produce change.看来有些政治家宁愿用秘密的经济手段，而不是立法手段来推行变革。剑桥国际Many pensioners prefer to put their savings into no income or low-income investments.许多养老金领取者宁愿把自己的积蓄投入到无收入或低收益的投资中。牛津商务She actually enjoys confrontation whereas I prefer a quiet life and tend to avoid it.她实在喜欢对抗，而我宁愿避开它过平静的生活。剑桥国际Some people like to lie on the beach, but I prefer sightseeing. 有些人喜欢躺在海滩上，而我则宁愿去游览观光。译典通 |
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