but

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has just been said.

1. 1.

   However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

   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)

2. 2.

   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).

   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)

3. 3.

   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".

   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”

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”

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