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rather adv.
⇨ quite 1 (rather good) ⇨ would rather… ⇨ prefer verbquite1 adverb quite difficult 相当难quite sure 有十足把握 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ partly 另见partly条quite ♦︎ rather ♦︎ pretty ♦︎ fairly ♦︎ reasonablyThese words all mean to some degree. 这些词均表示颇、相当、某种程度上。NOTE 辨析 Which word?Compare these words with the words in the entry for partly. These words are generally more positive and emphasize the degree to which sth is good, successful, difficult, etc., even if it is not completely so. The words in the partly entry are slightly less positive in tone. 把这些词同partly条中的词作比较。这些词总体来说更具肯定意义，强调某事物是好的、成功的或困难的，即便只是在一定程度上如此。partly条中的词在语气上的肯定意味略轻。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达程度的高低| reasonably | ➔ | fairly | ➔ | quite | ➔ | rather | | | | | pretty | | |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆quite / rather a / an...◆quite / rather / pretty / fairly / reasonably good / successful / high / large / quiet / common / easy / pleased / confident◆quite / rather / pretty / fairly / reasonably well / soon / quickly / easily◆quite / rather / pretty / fairly bad / big / heavy / new / tired / dull / difficult / rare / expensive / dangerous◆quite / rather / pretty / fairly recently / frequently◆quite / rather / pretty annoyed / exciting / nice / ill◆rather / pretty / fairly / reasonably harmless◆rather / pretty / fairly narrow / obvious◆pretty / fairly / reasonably certain / accurate / happy / safe / sure◆I quite / rather like sth■ quite (especially BrE) (not used in negative sentences 不用于否定句) to some degree 颇；相当；某种程度上◆I went to bed quite late last night.我昨天晚上很晚才睡觉。◆I see him quite often.我经常看到他。◆I think it's quite likely we'll win.我认为我们很可能会赢。◆He plays quite well.他表现得相当好。◆He's quite a good player.他是很不错的选手。◆Her children are still quite young.她的孩子都还很小。◆Even quite young children can manage it.连小孩子都能应付得了。◆I quite like opera.我很喜欢歌剧。ⓘ When quite is used with an adjective before a noun, it comes before a or an. * quite同形容词连用修饰名词时，置于a或an之前◆It's quite a small room.这是个很小的房间。◆The room is quite small.这房间很小。◆It's a quite small room. see also quite ⇨ very adv. ■ rather (especially BrE) to some degree 颇；相当；某种程度上◆The rules are rather complicated.这些规则相当复杂。◆I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well!我没有考不及格。事实上，我考得很不错！◆He looks rather like his father.他长得挺像他的父亲。◆I'm sorry, I've got rather a lot on my mind.对不起，我的烦心事已经够多了。◆It's rather a difficult question.这真是个难题。ⓘ Rather is often used to express slight criticism, disappointment or surprise. * rather常用以表示轻微的批评、失望或惊讶。■ pretty (NAmE or informal, BrE) to some degree 颇；相当；某种程度上◆I was pretty sure I'd seen the coin before.我很肯定以前看到过这枚硬币。◆I'm afraid we're going to have to go pretty soon.恐怕我们很快就得走了。■ fairly to some degree but not very 一定地；相当地◆The software is fairly easy to use.这款软件用起来相当容易。◆That's a fairly typical reaction.那是相当典型的反应。■ reasonably to some degree but not very 一定地；相当地◆I was reasonably happy with the situation.我对这种局面还是挺欣慰的。◆The hostages had been reasonably well cared for.人质还算是受到了善待。 see also reasonable ⇨ adequate NOTE 辨析 Fairly or reasonably?Both these words are less strong than quite, rather and pretty; fairly is more positive than reasonably, which often suggests that sth is of an acceptable standard, but not the best. 这两个词表示的程度都不如quite、rather和pretty强。fairly比reasonably更正面，reasonably常意味着某事物还算过得去，但并非最好。 prefer verb prefer ♦︎ favour ♦︎ would rather...These words all mean to like one thing better than another. 这些词均表示较喜欢、更愿意选择某事物。■ prefer (-rr-) [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to choose one thing rather than sth else because you like it better 较喜欢；喜欢⋯多于⋯◆I prefer jazz to rock music.我喜欢爵士乐胜于摇滚乐。◆I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone.我希望你别告诉任何人。◆A local firm is to be preferred.选一家当地的公司更好。◆I prefer my coffee black.我喜欢不加奶的咖啡。◆The donor prefers to remain anonymous.捐赠者希望不披露姓名。◆I prefer not to think about it.我不想考虑此事。◆Would you prefer me to stay?你想我留下来吗？◆I prefer playing in defence.我喜欢打防守。 see also preference ⇨ choice 2 , preference ⇨ taste 1 , preferred ⇨ favourite ■ favour (BrE) (NAmE favor) [transitive] (rather formal) to prefer one system, plan, way of doing sth, etc. to another 较喜欢，选择（某体制、计划、做法等）◆Many countries favour a presidential system of government.许多国家选择总统制政府。◆It's a resort favoured by families with young children.那是个有小孩子的家庭喜欢去度假的地方。 see also favourite , favoured ⇨ favourite ■ would rather... idiom (especially spoken) (usually shortened to 'd rather 通常缩写成'd rather) would prefer to 宁愿；较喜欢◆I'd rather die than give a speech.我宁愿去死也不愿上台讲话。◆'Do you want to come with us?' 'No, I'd rather not.'“你想和我们一起去吗？”“不，我不想去。”◆Would you rather walk or take the bus?你想步行还是坐公共汽车？◆'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.'“你介意我抽支烟吗？”“哦，最好不要。” |