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1
preferably
2
one would prefer to...(or not to...)
3
would rather
4
(would) be better to
5
(to pick) the lesser of two evils
宁可选择失败,也不放弃努力。
It's better to choose failure than to give up trying.
宁可等一会儿,也不迟到。
It's better to wait for a while than to be late.
宁可辛苦点,也要争取成功。
It's better to work hard and strive for success.
宁可多花点钱,也要买好的质量。
It's better to spend more money and buy good quality.
宁可错过机会,也不做违法的事。
It's better to miss an opportunity than to do something illegal.
宁可辛苦一点,也不要后悔。
It's better to work hard and have no regrets.
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