rather
🇺🇸
/ˈræðər/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɑːðə(r)/
adverb
A2
used to mean 'fairly' or 'to some degree'
The weather is rather cold today.
今天天气相当冷。
R
used to make a statement less strong
I rather think we should wait.
我倒觉得我们应该等等。
B2
used to correct or give more exact information
He's a manager, or rather, the team leader.
他是经理，或者更确切地说，是团队领导。
B2
used to introduce a different or opposite idea
It's not blue, but rather green.
它不是蓝色的，而是绿色的。
interjection
R
used to agree with someone's idea
‘Would you like some tea?’ ‘Rather!’
“你想喝点茶吗？” “当然！”
translation
相当, 稍微, 更确切地说, 反而
确实