rather than
... get angry 变得生气 rather than… 胜于;(与其),不如 happen to sb 某人发生某事 ...
surpass
... 逼近〖approach;begettingnear〗 超越;胜于〖surpass〗 覆盖,笼罩〖cover〗 ...
ahead of
... ahead在前;向前(= beforehand, in advance)提前 ahead of 在…前面;优于;胜于 e.g. set the clock ahead 把钟朝前拨 ...
be better than
... [be better than] 超过 [be better than] 胜于;超过 [a stratagem which ensures success]精密地策划;取胜的计谋 ...
Facts speak louder than words. ; Actions speak louder than words ; Facts are most convincing
better than nothing ; A little is better than none ; Something is better than nothing ; Better Late than Never
Prevention is better than cure ; Prevention ; PREVENTION IS THE BEST CURE ; XXII