I prefer to stay at home rather than go out on such a hot day.
这么热的天，我宁愿呆家里也不愿意出去。
I prefer to hurt you rather than lie to you.
我宁愿伤害你也不愿意欺骗你。
I prefer to read rather than sit with nothing to do.
我宁可读书也不愿意闲坐着。