would rather
Some people prefer to brazen a thing out rather than admit defeat.
有的人不愿承认失败,而是宁肯厚着脸皮干下去。
—— 给力词典精选I´d rather stand than sit.
我宁肯站,不愿坐。
—— 给力词典精选He will die before he shall disgrace himself.
他宁肯死而决不受侮辱。
—— 给力词典精选Misers put their back and belly into their pockets.
守财奴宁肯挨饿受冻也舍不得花钱。
—— 辞典例句I prefer to stand on the sidelines and watch.
我宁肯当局外人旁观。
—— 辞典例句