'RATHER THAN' + NON-FINITE CLAUSE
EGP #164 | B2 | CLAUSES / comparatives Can use 'rather than' + a non-finite clause to stress one element in a comparison. Lexical range: N/A
比起开车上班，他更喜欢骑自行车。
He prefers cycling ___rather ___than driving to work.
我们选择在家做饭，而不是去餐馆吃。
We chose to cook at home ___rather ___than eat out.
学生应该注重理解，而不是死记硬背。
Students should focus on understanding ___rather ___than memorizing facts.
她决定自己动手修理，而不是叫修理工。
She decided to fix it herself ___rather ___than call a repairman.
他们享受徒步旅行，而不是整天坐在办公室。
They enjoy hiking ___rather ___than sitting in an office all day.