I had rather die than place you in such great danger as you must meet within your journey.

我宁死，也不愿让你在旅途中冒这样大的危险。

youdao

I would rather die than marry you.

我宁愿死也不和你做朋友。

youdao

Darion Morgraine says: If I die, father, I would rather it be on my feet, standing in defiance against the undead legions!

达里安。莫格莱尼说：如果我会死，父亲，我宁愿在抵御天灾的战斗中英勇的死去！

youdao

And I would rather die a thousand deaths."

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I don't just mean the fact that people are dying all around us, but I mean rather, you yourself could die at any time.

我不是说,死去的人都在我们周围，而是说，你自己可能随时会去世。

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In circumstances like these, I would want to die sooner rather than later and in my own home.

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