rather than

    　英 [ˈrɑːðə(r) ðæn]   美 [ˈræðər ðæn]

    　而不是;而不

    　例句

    　What made you choose the one rather than the other?

    　你怎么选了这个而不是那个？

    　Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule.

    　可惜优秀的文字作品真是可遇不可求。

    　It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road.

    　用铁路运送这批货物会比用公路好。