rather...than 有“与其说...倒不如说..."的意思.
举几个例子.
1.She is charming rather than beautiful.
与其说她美倒不如说她迷人.
2.These are political rather than social matters.
这是政治问题而不是社会问题.
3.It is a telex rather than a letter.
与其说它是一封信,不如说它是一封电传.
more…than…有时也表示“与其说…,倒不如说…”
如:He is more diligent than wise.
与其说他很聪明,倒不如说他很勤奋.