rather

Chinese translation: FYI

15:28 May 3, 2017
English to Chinese translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Environment & Ecology / general
English term or phrase: rather
the predicted benefits of the filtration interventions should not be applied to individual homes, {rather}, the predictions apply to the population of homes

這句怎麼翻比較好,謝謝。rather是"而不是"的意思?
Richard Lin
Taiwan
Local time: 02:15
Chinese translation:FYI
Explanation:
过滤干预措施的预期效果不适用于个别住宅,而适用于群体住宅。

rather = instead = 而是

否定前边的,肯定后边的。
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Local time: 14:15
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FYI


Explanation:
过滤干预措施的预期效果不适用于个别住宅,而适用于群体住宅。

rather = instead = 而是

否定前边的,肯定后边的。

jyuan_us
United States
Local time: 14:15
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相反


Explanation:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/RATHER

参阅以下定义:

4. On the contrary: This is not a thoughtful criticism. Rather it is an insult.

on the contrary: it's not cold. Rather, it's very hot indeed.

Jinhang Wang
China
Local time: 02:15
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