not A but B
用于对照两个选项,否定前者、肯定后者。
He is not a teacher but a doctor.
他不是老师,而是医生。
但是;然而
而是;相反;除非;除了;然而,虽然,尽管,另一方面(引入与先前信念相反或与前述句子对比的从句);相反,而是(作为常规对立连词,引入与前述否定句或句子对比或矛盾的词或从句);除非(引入限定否定陈述的从句);也,(古代用法)省略从句主语,作为否定关系词,“除非一个”,“除非这样的”
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has just been said.
然而,虽然,尽管,另一方面(引入与先前信念相反或与前述句子对比的从句)
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
相反,而是(作为常规对立连词,引入与前述否定句或句子对比或矛盾的词或从句)
On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
除非(引入限定否定陈述的从句);也,(古代用法)省略从句主语,作为否定关系词,“除非一个”,“除非这样的”
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
It was raining heavily, but we still went to the park.
雨下得很大,但我们还是去了公园。
用法提示:连词,表转折,连接前后两个对比的分句。
I called you twice, but there was no answer.
我给你打了两次电话,但没有人接。
用法提示:连词,表转折,引出与预期相反的结果。
The movie was long, but the ending made it worth watching.
这部电影很长,但结局让它值得一看。
用法提示:连词,表转折,将前后两个相反或对比的情况连接起来。
用于对照两个选项,否定前者、肯定后者。
He is not a teacher but a doctor.
他不是老师,而是医生。
连接两个并列成分,表示“不但……而且……”。
She speaks not only English but also French.
她不仅会说英语,还会说法语。
but 作连词连接两个分句,表示转折。
I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
我想去,但是我太累了。
句首用 but 表示与前文对比,较口语化;正式文体中常用 however。
But we still have a lot to do.
但是我们还有很多事要做。
较正式,作连接副词,通常用句号或分号与前句隔开;连接两个分句时需加逗号,不像 but 可直接连接。
并列连词,用法接近 but,语气略正式或略带文学性,可接在逗号后连接分句。
非常正式,多用于书面语或演讲,置于句首或分句首,后面常加逗号。
副词性连接词,表示让步转折,多放在句首或分句首,口语和书面语均可用;不能像 but 那样直接连接两个分句。
作副词时放在句末表示‘不过’,口语常用;作连词时意为‘虽然’,引导让步状语从句,不能直接替代 but。
grammar · medium
易错句子Although he is rich, but he is not happy.
正确表达Although he is rich, he is not happy.
英语中 although 是从属连词,but 是并列连词,两个不能在同一句里连用;中文“虽然……但是……”的转折在英语里只需保留一个连词,删去 but 后句子结构正确。
grammar · medium
易错句子He was tired, but however he finished the work.
正确表达He was tired, but he finished the work.
but 和 however 都表达转折,不能在同一个句子里重复使用;保留 but 作为连词连接两个分句即可,去掉多余的 however。
针对“but”表示转折对比的连接词义(即“但是、然而”),其反义连接词为“and”,表示并列或递进关系;但“but”还可表示“而是”或“除非”等义项,此时“and”并非反义词,需根据具体语境判断。
although 是从属连词,引导让步状语从句;but 是并列连词,连接两个对等分句表示转折。二者不能搭配成 although...but,although 引导的从句不能单独成句。
however 是副词,不能直接连接两个分句,须用句号或分号隔开,并常加逗号;but 是连词,可以直接连接两个并列分句。however 的语体更正式。
yet 作连词时语气比 but 更正式,常带“尽管如此”的让步意味,并可构成 although...yet 的搭配;but 是口语和书面语中最直接的转折连词。
不但……而且……
She is not only smart but also diligent.
她不仅聪明,而且勤奋。
不过;话又说回来
The hotel was expensive, but then again it was worth it.
这家酒店很贵,但话又说回来,它物有所值。
而是;相反
The issue is not ability but rather attitude.
问题不在于能力,而在于态度。
但还是;然而仍然
It was raining heavily, but still we went for a walk.
雨下得很大,但我们还是出去散步了。
表示原因,与but表达的转折形成对比,常用于同一逻辑关系讲解中。
表示结果,与but的转折相对,构成因果衔接。
表示让步,常与but配合构成“虽然……但是……”的对比句式。
表示条件,与but表示“除非”的义项同属条件逻辑范畴。
表示并列,与but的转折关系互补,是常见的句间连接词。
几乎,差一点就
The project was all but finished when the funding ran out.
资金用完时,这个项目几乎就要完成了。
绝不是,一点也不
The trip was anything but boring.
这次旅行一点也不无聊。
仅仅,只有
He wants nothing but the truth.
他只想听到真相。
可是,轻声!那窗户里透出的是什么光?
But I wanted to say goodbye before I left.
但我想在离开前说再见。
但我是一个怪人,我是一个怪胎。
But I never expected the party to end so early.
但我从没料到聚会会这么早结束。
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