1）Instead of going to bed, I'd rather write down some more sentences.
與其去睡覺，我寧願多寫一些句子。
2）Instead of talking to him, I'd rather dance with him.
與其跟他說話，我寧願跟他跳舞。 (我寧願跟他跳舞也不要跟他說話)
3）Instead of eating, my dog would rather play a bit.
與其讓我的狗吃飯，牠應該比較想再玩一會。 (我的狗比較想再玩一會而不是吃飯)
4）Instead of calling me, I'd prefer if you sent me and email.
與其打電話，不如寄電子郵件給我。 (我比較希望你寄電子郵件而不是直接打電話給我)
5）Instead of complaing, I'd rather do something.
與其抱怨，我寧願做些什麼。 (我寧願做些甚麼,而不是抱怨)
"Instead of..., I'd rather..."
In Chinese translation, we usually put "I'd rather..." first.
e.g. 3）Instead of eating, my dog would rather play a bit.
I would like to translate into 「我的狗比較想再玩一會而不是吃飯」
