rather than
与其───rather than
The opposition appear to have chosen the path of cooperation rather than confrontation.───反对派似乎已经选择了合作而不是对抗的路线。
Some of the member states wanted a tighter union rather than the loose confederation that developed.───一些成员国想要一个紧密的联盟而不是松散发展的联合.
The Blairgowrie Highland Games, on the other hand, are the real thing rather than a media event.───另一方面，布莱尔高里高地赛确实是真正的比赛，而不单是媒体盛事。
She smiled, politely rather than with tenderness or gratitude.───她只是出于礼貌地笑了笑，而非出于关心或感激。
Its atmosphere is one of repose rather than excitement.───那里气氛安宁而不热闹。
Many universities argued that students learned more when they were in classes out of choice rather than compulsion.───很多大学认为如果学生上课是出于自愿而不是被迫，那么他们学到的东西会更多。
Many a tribe and ruling house has survived by intermarrying with its rivals, rather than waging war on them.───许多部落和有门望的家族都靠与敌方通婚而不是发动战争而生存下来.
You are buying direct, rather than through an agent.───你在直接购买，而不是通过代理商购买。