The problem was psychological rather than physical.这个问题是心理上的而不是身体上的。

She made students think for themselves, rather than telling them what to think.她让学生们独立思考, 而不是一味地告诉他们该思考些什么。

We decided to camp, rather than stay at a hotel.我们决定去露营, 而不是待在宾馆里。