but rather

英 美
  • 而宁可说是,反而
  • but conj.但是prep.除...以外adv.仅仅;只pron.无不
  • rather adv.相当;宁愿;有点儿int.好呀
    1. This dish is delicious but rather a trouble to prepare.
      这种菜好吃不好做。
    2. It's an interesting book but rather far-fetched.
      这本书很有趣,只是太离奇了点。
    3. Sheila is very clever but rather backward in expressing her ideas.
      希拉很聪明,然而在表达思想时却有些腼腆。
    4. He has a strong body, but rather thin legs.
      他躯干粗壮,但腿却很瘦。