Rather than 表示“而不是、而非”，用来说明选择了一个选项，没有选择另一个。它通常连接两个同类成分，例如两个名词、两个动词或两个短语：online rather than in person。它语气中性，作文和对话都能用。
你会怎样使用 rather than？
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noun/verb/adjective + rather than + the same form; Rather than + verb/-ing, + clause; would rather + verb + than + verb
- Governments should invest in public transport rather than build more roads for cars.
- Many graduates now look for jobs that offer flexibility rather than a high salary.
- Could we meet on Friday rather than Thursday, as I have a dentist appointment?
修改原因
修改前Rather than to wait for the bus, we walked to the station.
修改后Rather than wait for the bus, we walked to the station.
To + 动词常用来表示一个动作，因此容易写成 to wait。但这个以 rather than 开头的结构通常直接接不带 to 的动词，也可以用 -ing：rather than wait 或 rather than waiting。修改只删掉了 to。
Instead of 后面通常接名词或 -ing 形式，例如 instead of waiting。Rather than 的搭配更灵活，也很适合连接两个形容词：A cover letter should sound confident rather than boastful。在这个比较自信与自夸的句子里，rather than 是自然的选择。
动手练习
Many people now read the news on their phones ___ in printed newspapers.
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rather than — 句子比较两种看新闻的方式：on their phones 和 in printed newspapers。这两个同类短语用 rather than 连接。Instead 不带 of 时通常独立使用，不能在这里直接连接后面的 in printed newspapers。
为一篇讨论工作或学习的作文写一句话。说明人们越来越倾向于选择什么，再在 rather than 后写出他们没有选择的另一种方式。
More and more students choose online courses rather than traditional evening classes.
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