Kids would rather play than study.

孩子们宁愿玩而不愿学习。

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They would rather work than live on welfare.

他们宁愿工作而不愿靠社会保障金过活。

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I would rather pay for a meal than watch nine friends pick over and split a bill.

我宁愿付整顿饭钱而不愿看着9个朋友仔细算计、分摊账单。

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He would rather people describe his music as having repeating structures.

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So those are the things that I'm looking for and why I would rather look for people in college

这就是我所渴望的人才需要具备的特质,这也解释了我为什么喜欢去校园里招聘职员

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But you're really seeing it turning into a direction where I would rather not see it go.

但你看到了它正在朝着我不愿意看到的方向转变。

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An Astroturf lawn and speakers are available for those who would rather walk in.

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These are attributes that enthusiastic entrepreneurs would rather overlook, as they fund their newest venture.

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Women would rather not date than settle for less than what they think they deserve.

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