Would rather than意思
"Would rather" is a construction used to express a preference or desire for one action over another. It is often used in place of "I prefer" or "I'd prefer." The structure is followed by the infinitive without to (the bare infinitive) of the verb you prefer to do. For example:
- I would rather stay at home than go to the party. (I prefer staying at home.)
- She would rather eat sushi than pizza. (She prefers sushi.)
- They would rather not discuss it now. (They prefer not to discuss it now.)
The phrase "would rather" can also be shortened to "would rather" or "'d rather" in casual speech or writing:
- I'd rather you didn't tell anyone. (I prefer that you don't tell anyone.)
- He'd rather be playing video games. (He prefers to be playing video games.)
In some cases, "would rather" can be used with the full infinitive (with "to"), especially in more formal contexts:
- We would rather not have any more interruptions. (We prefer not to have any more interruptions.)
The phrase "would rather than" is not a standard construction in English. It might be a misunderstanding or a typo. If you meant "would rather" followed by a verb, it would be the bare infinitive. If you meant "rather than," it is a conjunction that is used to compare two options, indicating a preference for one over the other:
- I would stay at home rather than go to the party. (I prefer staying at home to going to the party.)
In this context, "rather than" is not part of the "would rather" construction but is a separate conjunction.