"would rather" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 寧願
• 更願意

Definition

這個表達用來表示某人更喜歡某事或要選擇的行為，常在做選擇時使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Would rather' 後面直接接動詞原形，不加 'to'。表示讓別人做某事時，用 'would rather + 主語 + 過去式'。多用於口語，語氣較輕鬆。

Examples

I would rather stay at home tonight.

我**寧願**今晚待在家。

Would you rather eat pizza or pasta?

你**更願意**喫比薩還是義大利麵？

She would rather walk than drive.

她**寧願**走路也不願開車。

Honestly, I would rather not talk about it right now.

說真的，我現在**寧願**不談這件事。

I'd rather you didn't call so late.

我**寧願**你不要這麼晚打電話。

Most people would rather avoid conflict if they can.

大多數人**寧願**能避免衝突就避免。