rather和otherwise用法区别

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rather 和otherwise用法区别

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other than
1 FORMAL different from or except:
Holidays other than those in this brochure do not have free places for children.
The form cannot be signed by anyone other than yourself.
2 in a negative sentence, used to mean 'except':
There's nothing on TV tonight, other than rubbish.
rather than instead of
I thought we could go to the cinema this evening rather than stay at home.
He saw his music as a hobby rather than a career.
otherwise
adverb
1 EXCEPT except for what has just been referred to
She hurt her arm in the accident, but otherwise she was fine.
2 DIFFERENT different to what has just been stated
It's obvious they're in love, so it's silly of them to pretend otherwise.
I'll meet you there at 6 o'clock unless I hear otherwise.
I'd like to help you with any problems, financial or otherwise.
conjunction
used when saying what will happen if someone does not obey an order or do what has been suggested
You'd better phone home, otherwise your parents will start to worry.
He ought to pay the fine, otherwise he might go to prison.