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They knew that discrimination was going on, but chose to ignore it.
他们当时知道歧视现象仍然存在,但是宁愿装聋作哑。
—— 柯林斯例句I´d sooner he didn´t know till I´ve talked to Pete.
在我跟皮特说之前,我宁愿他不知道这件事。
—— 柯林斯例句He would rather shoot himself than compromise his principles.
他宁愿一枪打死自己也不愿违背自己的原则。
—— 柯林斯例句If it´s all the same to you, I´d rather work at home.
如果对你来说没什么差别,我宁愿在家中工作。
—— 柯林斯例句I´d rather leave the business than work with such a nit.
我宁愿离开公司,也不愿和这样的笨蛋一起工作。
—— 柯林斯例句