1. Rather than being a passive observer, she prefers to be an active participant in the project.
(她更愿意成为项目的积极参与者,而不是被动的旁观者。)
2. The company decided to invest in new technology rather than lay off employees.
(公司决定投资新技术,而不是裁员。)
3. The teacher prefers that the students submit their homework on time rather than late.
(老师更希望学生按时提交作业,而不是迟到。)
4. The cat prefers to sleep on the bed rather than on the floor.
(猫更喜欢睡在床上而不是地板上。)
5. The committee decided to vote on the issue rather than delay it further.
(委员会决定就这个问题进行投票,而不是进一步推迟。)
6. He prefers to read a book rather than watch TV.
(他更喜欢读书而不是看电视。)
7. The committee is divided rather than united on the issue.
(委员会在这个问题上意见分歧,而不是团结一致。)
8. The team prefers to play defense rather than offense.
(这个球队更愿意打防守而不是进攻。)
9. The students prefer to study rather than party on weekends.
(学生们更喜欢周末学习而不是聚会。)
10. The government prefers to negotiate rather than resort to military action.
(政府更愿意通过谈判而不是诉诸军事行动。)