"lief" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 情愿地（古/罕用）

Definition

一个古老的词，意思是情愿地、乐意地或更愿意。在现代英语中非常少见，主要出现于古老文学中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常古老的词，现今几乎不用，只在古诗或旧文中见到。'I had as lief' 短语意为'我宁愿'。不要和'leaf'（叶子）混淆。在现代英语几乎不会出现。

Examples

He said he would lief stay home than go out tonight.

他说他今晚**情愿地**呆在家里，也不想出去。

She would as lief walk as take the bus.

她**情愿地**步行，也不愿坐公交车。

If you had as lief tell the truth, things would be easier.

如果你**情愿地**说出真相，事情会更简单。

Honestly, I'd as lief skip this meeting and get to work.

说真的，我**情愿地**跳过这个会议去做正事。

I'd as lief not answer that question right now.

我现在**情愿地**不回答那个问题。

You might as lief tell me sooner if there’s a problem.

如果有问题，你**情愿地**早点告诉我。