would rather的用法注意

1. 基本用法

would rather意为“宁愿, 宁可”，后接动词原形。如：

I would rather stay here. 我宁愿留在这里。

American young people would rather get advice from strangers. 美国的年轻人宁可从陌生人那里获取咨询。

I would rather like a cup of tea. 我很想要一杯茶。

2. would rather… than 意为“宁愿┅而不愿”

We would rather receive money than the usual gifts. 我们宁可接受钱而不希望受到通常的礼物。

I'd rather play tennis than swim. 我宁愿打网球，不愿游泳。

I would rather die than live in dishonor. 我宁死而不受辱苟活。

I would rather stay at home than go out to play. 我宁愿呆在家里，不想出去玩。

3. would rather 的否定式

通常将not置于would rather之后。如：

I’d rather not say anything. 我宁愿什么也不说。

4. would rather 的疑问式

通常将would置于主语之前。如：

Would you rather work on a farm? 你宁愿在农场工作吗？

Which would you rather have, rice or noodles? 你是想吃米饭呀，还是吃面条？