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would rather V1 than V2 结构︰主词＋would rather＋原形动词1than＋原形动词2 说明︰此句型意为宁愿也不愿。would rather 和 than 之后都要用原形动词。若 than 之后的动词和 would rather 之后的动词相同，则 than 之后的动词可省略。 Id rather take care of the stomachs of the living than (take care of) the glory of the dead in the form of stone memorials. 我宁愿照顾活人的肚子，也不愿以石碑的形式来照顾死者的荣耀。 They would rather go fishing than stay at home. 他们宁愿去钓鱼，也不愿待在家里。 I would rather be laughed at than quarrel with him. 我宁愿被嘲笑，也不愿和他吵架。 He would rather give away a point than claim an advantage. 他宁愿送分数，也不愿要求利益。 I would rather fail than cheat in the examination. 我宁愿考不及格，也不愿意考试作弊。 I would rather die than live in disgrace. 我宁可死，也不愿忍辱偷生。 I would rather remain poor than get money by dishonest means. 我宁可安于贫穷，也不愿用不当手段赚钱。 ... had better + V ... 结构︰主词＋had better＋原形动词 说明︰此句型意为最好；还是为好。用 had better 来执行和一个助动词一样的功能。had better have＋过去分词表最好已经之意；had best ...则是以为最佳，比 had better 的意思还要强调。 | 
