but
英 /bʌt/ 美 /bʌt/
- conj. 但是；而是Used to connect contrasting ideas or correct an earlier statement.
- prep. 除……以外Except for someone or something.
The bag looks small, but it holds everything I need.
这个包看起来小，却装得下我需要的所有东西。
Public transport can reduce traffic congestion, but services must be reliable enough to attract regular users.
公共交通能缓解交通拥堵，但服务必须足够可靠，才能吸引经常乘坐的乘客。
搭配
not only ... but also ... 不仅……而且……not ... but ... 不是……而是……anything but 绝非nothing but 只有；仅仅
辨析提示
although与but通常不在同一句中成对使用。
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