WOULD RATHER ... (THAN)


Meaning of WOULD RATHER ... (THAN) in English

(usually reduced to 'd rather ) would prefer to :

She'd rather die than give a speech.

'Do you want to come with us?' 'No, I'd rather not.'

Would you rather walk or take the bus?

'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.'

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.