Would rather意思

"Would rather" is an English expression used to indicate a preference or choice between two options. It is often used in the present tense to express a current preference, but it can also be used in the past tense to talk about a preference that existed in the past. Here are some examples of how "would rather" is used:

Present tense:

• I would rather stay at home than go to the party.
• They would rather eat at a restaurant than cook at home.

Past tense:

• Last night, I would rather have gone to the movies than stayed home.
• When I was younger, I would rather play outside than watch TV.

In these examples, "would rather" is used to express a preference for one option over another. It is important to note that "would rather" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb (without "to") when used in the present tense, but in the past tense, it is followed by the past participle of the verb.