There was once a gentleman—I had rather he had been a lady.

曾经有个先生——我倒希望他是个女士。

I had rather die than place you in such great danger as you must meet within your journey.

我宁死，也不愿让你在旅途中冒这样大的危险。

I had rather you did it alone.

但愿你一人做。

I have had rather a depressing time.

我有过一段相当压抑的时期。

I had rather Jack told you than I did.

我宁愿杰克告诉你，而不是我。