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他们宁愿去钓鱼,也不愿待在家里。 They would rather go fishing than stay at home.
我宁愿考不及格,也不愿意考试作弊。 I would rather fail than cheat in the examination.
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。 I'd rather take care of the stomachs of the living than (take care of) the glory of the dead in the form of stone memorials.
只要有好的服务,小型的汽车旅馆会继续吸引那些宁愿住小旅馆而不住大旅馆的人。 As long as good service is provided the small motels will continue to have people who choose to stay there rather than in large motels.
我宁愿约翰打网球而不玩扑克牌。 I prefer John's playing tennis to his playing cards.
我宁愿观赏居住在自然栖息地里的动物,而不愿看关在动物园里的动物。 I prefer to see animals in their natural habitat, rather than in zoos.
我宁愿被嘲笑,也不愿和他吵架。 I would rather be laughed at than quarrel with him.
我宁愿看处于野生状态的动物。 I prefer to see animals living in their natural state.
他宁愿送分数,也不愿要求利益。 He would rather give away a point than claim an advantage.
我宁愿在花园锄草,也不愿在运动场上跑来跑去。 I would rather hoe in the garden than run about on the playground.