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副词 adv.
1.在一定程度上; 颇,相当
This book is rather too easy for this boy.
这本书对于这个孩子来说太简单.
I reckon that he is rather too old to marry again.
我认为他的年龄太大, 不太适于再婚.
2.或多或少; 有几分; 相当
This restaurant is rather more expensive than that one.
这家餐厅的收费比那家贵得多.
3.（与动词连用以减弱语气）有点儿,稍微
4.（纠正所说的话或提供更确切的信息）更确切地讲,更准确地说
5.（提出不同或相反的观点）相反,反而,而是
1.Admittedly, it is rather expensive but you don't need to use much.
它的确很贵,但不需要用得很多.
2. a rather bland diet of soup, fish and bread
一个淡而无味的汤、鱼加面包的食谱
3. His answer rather disconcerted her.
他的回答使她颇感难堪.
4. I was rather dubious about the whole idea.
我对这整个想法持怀疑态度.
5. We tend to be traditional rather than fashion-forward in our designs.
我们的设计往往流于传统而没有超前意识.