Kids would rather play than study
孩子们宁愿玩也不愿学习。
They would rather take the line of least resistance than become involved in arguments.
他们倾向采用阻力最小的方案，不愿卷入纷争。
He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.
他宁愿一枪打死自己也不愿违背自己的原则。
I have no information one way or the other, but I would rather he do it than not do it
我没有办法得到情报，但是我宁愿他去做。
I would rather invest time in Rebecca than in the kitchen.
我宁愿把时间花在丽贝卡身上也不愿花在厨房里。