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。