but

其他意思

1. prep. 除了

   But is used to mean `except'.

   • Europe will be represented in all but two of the seven races

2. adv. 僅僅

   But is used to mean `only'.[FORMAL]

   • This is but one of the methods used to try and get through to the patients that alcohol, as far as they are concerned, should be a thing of the past.

3. n.

   You use buts in expressions like `no buts' and `ifs and buts' to refer to reasons someone gives for not doing something, especially when you do not think that they are good reasons.

   • `B-b-b-b-but' I stuttered. - `Never mind the buts,' she ranted