than的中文翻譯是什麼意思
than
prep. 比（用於比較級之後）; 多/小/少於; （表示一事緊跟另一事發生）就
conj. 與其說，而不是
than的柯林斯釋義
PREP(用於形容詞、副詞的比較級之後，連線比較物件)比
You use than after a comparative adjective or adverb in order to link two parts of a comparison.
The radio only weighs a few ounces and is smaller than a cigarette packet...
這臺收音機重量僅為幾盎司，比香菸盒還小。
Indian skins age far more slowly than American or Italian ones.
印度人的面板比美國人或義大利人的面板衰老得慢得多。
PREP(數目、數量、價值等)比…(多、少、重要或次要等)
You use than when you are stating a number, quantity, or value approximately by saying that it is above or below another number, quantity, or value.
They talked on the phone for more than an hour.
他們在電話裡談了一個多小時。
...the three-match Test series in England, starting in less than two months time...
再過不到兩個月就要在英格蘭開始的三場制國際板球對抗賽
CONJ-COORD與其說，而不是(連線對比的物件，以表示優先考慮等)
You use than in order to link two parts of a contrast, for example in order to state a preference.
The arrangement was more a formality than a genuine partnership of two nations...
這一協定與其說體現了兩個國家之間真正的夥伴關係，還不如說是一種形式。
I would rather stare at a clear, star-filled sky than a TV set...
我寧可凝視繁星滿天的晴朗夜空也不願盯著電視機。
than的場景例句
Party membership has increased by more than 4 , 000, 000 since then.
從那時到現在,黨員增加了400多萬人.
A friend that frowns is better than a smiling enemy.
朋友向你皺眉勝過敵人向你微笑.
They raised their output by more than half in less than three years.
不到三年,他們把產量提高了一半還多.
He speaks in concepts rather than specifics.
他講話時盡用抽象概念,而不談具體.
Of the two the latter is better than the former.
二者中後者比前者好.