but rather

• 而宁可说是, 反而

but rather的用法和样例：

例句

1. This dish is delicious but rather a trouble to prepare.
   这种菜好吃不好做。
2. It's an interesting book but rather far-fetched.
   这本书很有趣，只是太离奇了点。
3. Sheila is very clever but rather backward in expressing her ideas.
   希拉很聪明，然而在表达思想时却有些腼腆。
4. He has a strong body, but rather thin legs.
   他躯干粗壮，但腿却很瘦。