FORM/USE: 'RATHER THAN' + PHRASE
EGP #153 | B1 | CLAUSES / comparatives Can use 'rather than' + noun phrase or prepositional phrase to stress one element in a comparison. Lexical range: N/A
当天气太热穿不了牛仔裤时，我通常穿泳衣而不是短裤。
When the weather is too hot to wear jeans, I usually wear a swimsuit ___rather ___than shorts.
我想我更喜欢咖啡而不是茶，可以吗？
I think I'd like coffee ___rather ___than tea, if that's okay?
他要求见经理，而不是前台接待。
He asked to see the manager ___rather ___than the receptionist.
他更喜欢在公园跑步，而不是在健身房。
He prefers to run in the park ___rather ___than in the gym.
我们乘火车去，而不是乘飞机。
We'll go by train ___rather ___than by plane.