but
US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
连词
1.
但是, 然而
used to introduce a contrasting statement or clause
示例:
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He is small, but strong.
他很小，但是很强壮。
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I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
我想去，但是我太累了。
同义词:
2.
除了, 只
used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated
示例:
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There's nothing but trouble with that car.
那辆车除了麻烦什么都没有。
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She does nothing but complain.
她除了抱怨什么都不做。
同义词:
介词
除了, 除了...之外
except; apart from
示例:
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Everyone but John was there.
除了约翰，所有人都在场。
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I had no choice but to agree.
我别无选择，只能同意。
同义词:
副词
名词
但是, 异议
a condition or limitation
示例:
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There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
这件事没有如果、而且、但是。
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He accepted the offer without any buts.
他毫无异议地接受了提议。