| 词汇 | had rather do something |
| 释义 | Idiom had rather do something and had sooner do something Theme: CHOICE prefer to do something. (The had is usually expressed in a contraction, 'd.)I'd rather go to town than sit here all evening.They'd rather not.I'd sooner not make the trip. had ratherWould prefer (to do something); would be more inclined or willing (to do something). I had rather not talk to you right now. I had rather go see a movie, to be honest, but we can go dancing if you like. had rather do somethingand had sooner do somethingprefer to do something. (The had is usually expressed as the contraction, 'd.) I'd rather go to town than sit here all evening. They'd rather not. had ratherAlso, had sooner. Would prefer. For example, I had rather you let me do the driving, or He'd sooner switch than fight. This idiom today is often replaced by would rather. [Late 1500s] Also see just as soon. |
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