rather

相當、頗、蠻

The movie was rather long, but I enjoyed every minute.

這部電影相當長，但我每一分鐘都很享受。

有點、稍微

I'm feeling rather tired after the long flight.

坐了長途飛機之後，我覺得有點累。

而是、反而

She wasn't angry, but rather disappointed with the result.

她並不是生氣，而是對結果感到失望。

更確切地說、或者說常用於 or rather

He works in the kitchen, or rather, he washes dishes.

他在廚房工作，更確切地說，他是在洗碗。

寧願、寧可常用 would rather

I would rather stay home tonight than go out drinking.

今晚我寧願待在家，也不想出去喝酒。