| 词汇 | but |
| 释义 | but (preposition) but (adverb) but (noun) but 24 ENTRIES FOUND: but (conjunction) but (preposition) but (adverb) but (noun) all but (adverb) anything (pronoun) cigar (noun) god (noun) last (adverb) least (adverb) name (noun) none (pronoun) penny-wise (adjective) pound-foolish (adjective) pour (verb) rain (verb) see (verb) should (verb) slowly (adverb) spirit (noun) surely (adverb) then (adverb) weak (adjective) willing (adjective) 1 but /ˈbʌt/ /bət/ conjunction 1 but /ˈbʌt/ /bət/ conjunction Learner's definition of BUT 1 — used to introduce a statement that adds something to a previous statement and usually contrasts with it in some way可是；但是；而（是） I don't know her, but my husband does.我不认识她，但我丈夫认识。 He wants to go to the movies, but I want to go to the museum.他想去看电影，可我想去博物馆。 He plans to visit Boston and Chicago, but not New York.他计划游览波士顿和芝加哥，但不去纽约。 The book is not a biography at all but (instead is) a fictional account.这本书根本不是传记，而是虚构的故事。 It's not the music I don't like but (rather) the band themselves.我不喜欢的不是音乐，而是乐队本身。 She got the promotion not by luck but by hard work.她获得晋升靠的不是运气而是勤奋。 The fighting has been going on for years. But to really understand the current situation, you have to look at the history of the region.战争已经持续多年，但要想真正了解当前的形势，你还得看一看这个地区的历史。 She called his name, but he did not answer.她叫他的名字，但他没有答应。 He fell but (he) wasn't hurt/injured.他摔了一跤但没伤着。 I told him to stay, but he refused to.我让他留下，但他拒绝了。 It might have been raining, but it was still a nice wedding.尽管直下雨，那依旧是一场很棒的婚礼。 I'd love to come to the party, but [=however] I'll be away that weekend.我很想来参加聚会，但那个周末我不在这儿。 I'm sorry, but I won't be able to help you.很抱歉，我帮不上你。 The dress is quite plain but (it's) pretty.这件连衣裙很素，但很漂亮。 They were polite, but not really friendly.他们很客气，但不见得友好。 Not only was it quite cold on our trip, but it rained the whole time too.我们这次出行不仅天气很冷，而且还一直下雨。 I can't do it—but neither can you.我做不了，但你也不行。 2 : other than : except除了；除…外；只有 We had no choice but to leave.我们别无选择，只得离开。 They've done nothing but argue all afternoon.他们一下午除了争吵什么也没做。 3 — used in speech at the beginning of a sentence that expresses surprise, shock, etc.可…（口语中用于句首表示惊讶等） But you promised (that) you would help me with this.可你答应过要帮我这个忙。 But it's not fair for them to treat him this way!可他们这样对待他是不公平的！ They've arrived? But I thought they were coming Tuesday.他们已经到了？可我以为他们星期二才来啊。 4 — used with a repeated word for emphasis与重复词连用，表示强调 Nobody but nobody could solve the riddle.根本没人能猜出这个谜语。 but then 1 — used to introduce a statement that adds another and different thought to a preceding statement然而；另一方面 I'm surprised to hear that Tom has left the army. But then I suppose he never was the type to obey orders.听说汤姆离开了部队我很惊讶。但转念一想，他从来不是那种服从命令的人。 I'm sure she would do a wonderful job on the project, but then I know she's very busy.我相信她能把这个项目做得很出色，不过我也知道她非常忙。 — sometimes used to introduce an explanation for something有时用于引出解释 His cakes are amazing—but then he did study with some of the best pastry chefs in the world.他做的蛋糕太棒了—人家毕竟曾跟过一些世界顶级的面点厨师学艺。 2 — used to introduce a statement that tells about something different or surprising that happened next然而；竟然 The team won the first two games, but then failed to win any of the next five.球队赢了前两场比赛，可是在后来的五场比赛中竟然一场未胜。 The disease was said to be untreatable, but then a new medication was introduced.这种病曾被认为是不治之症，但后来出了一种新药。 2 but /ˈbʌt/ /bət/ preposition 2 but /ˈbʌt/ /bət/ preposition Learner's definition of BUT : other than (something or someone) : except除了；除…外 We had nothing but rain all week. [=it rained for the entire week]整个一周除了下雨还是下雨。 There was no one there but him.那里除了他没别人。 I didn't tell anyone but my sister.除了我妹妹我没告诉任何人。 Who but you would think that?除了你，谁会那样想？ No one but you would try that. = No one would try that but you.除了你，没人会想这么干。 I was anything but tired. [=I was not at all tired]我一点儿都不累。 but for : if not for (something or someone) : without (something or someone)要不是；如果没有；若非 We would never have visited the town but for [=except for] the newspaper article about local artists.要不是读到报纸上介绍当地艺术家的文章，我们才不会游览这个小镇呢。 The score would have been higher but for some excellent goaltending.如果没有对方一些出色的干扰球，我们的得分会更高。 3 but /ˈbʌt/ /bət/ adverb 3 but /ˈbʌt/ /bət/ adverb Learner's definition of BUT formal 1 : 2only They have but two weeks to get ready.他们只有两个星期的准备时间。 — sometimes used for emphasis有时用于强调 If they had but given me a chance, I know I could have done it.假如他们给了我机会，我知道我可能已经完成了。 He was here but five minutes ago.就在五分钟之前他还在这儿呢。 She is still but a child.她还只是个孩子。 This new product offers many advantages: speed, convenience, and durability, to name but a few.这种新产品有很多优点，如快捷、方便、耐用，这只是列举一二。 2 — used in negative statements to say that something must happen一定会（用于否定句） Anyone who reads the book cannot but feel sympathy for him. [=must feel sympathy for him]谁看了这本书都一定会同情他。 I could not (help) but wonder [=I felt compelled to wonder, I could not help wondering] why she had lied.我不禁纳闷她为何撒谎。 — see also all but 4 but /ˈbʌt/ noun plural buts 4 but /ˈbʌt/ noun plural buts Learner's definition of BUT [count] : a reason someone gives for not doing or agreeing with something借口；托词 — usually plural通常用复数 I want this done today, and I don't want to hear any buts about it.我希望今天把这事完成，而且我不想听任何完不成的借口。 (US) As far as I'm concerned, she's the most qualified candidate, and there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it! = (Brit) There are no ifs and buts about it! [=it is certain that she is the most qualified candidate]依我看，她是最合适的候选人，没什么好说的。 |
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