I _____ die than apologize to Helen.

would rather অর্থ – বরং করব/বলব/যাব ইত্যাদি। would rather দিয়ে দুটি কাজের মধ্যে দ্বিতীয়টির চেয়ে প্রথমটি শ্রেয়, এ রকম বুঝায়।

would rather
I’d rather have a quiet night in front of the TV.
We could eat later if you would rather do that.
‘I think you’d better ask her.’ ‘I’d rather not (=I do not want to).’
would rather ... than ...
I’d rather die than apologize to Helen.