He decided to hang tough rather than give in.

他决定寸步不让，决不屈服。

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The soldier preferred to die rather than give in.

这位战士宁死不屈。

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In the battle, the soldiers preferred to die rather than give in.

在战斗中，战士们宁死也不愿向敌人投降。

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As expected, the proud old patriarch preferred to cut his ties with his political family rather than give in to his former underling.

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