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but
24 ENTRIES FOUND:
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 — sometimes used to introduce an explanation for something有时用于引出解释
- 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。
- 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 — sometimes used for emphasis有时用于强调
- They have but two weeks to get ready.他们只有两个星期的准备时间。
- 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） — see also all but
- 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。
plural buts
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。
1
b
: that —used after a negative
c
: without the concomitant that
d
: if not : unless
e
: than —not often in formal use
2
a
: on the contrary : on the other hand : notwithstanding —used to connect coordinate elements
b
: yet
Scotland
: the kitchen or living quarters of a 2-room cottage
Synonyms
Conjunction
Preposition
- apart from
- aside from
- bar
- barring
- beside
- besides
- except
- excepting
- except for
- excluding
- exclusive of
- other than
- outside
- outside of
- save
- saving
Adverb
Example Sentences
Conjunction We had no choice but to leave. They've done nothing but argue all afternoon. Preposition There was no one there but him. I didn't tell anyone but my sister. Who but you would think that? Adverb They have but two weeks to get ready. she is but a child and too young to understand such things See More
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Conjunction
But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts. Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017 But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat. Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017 The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police. Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017 But campus leaders like Chancellor Vincent Fulginiti and many community donors had a bigger vision. Matthew Wynia, The Denver Post, 1 May 2017 Normally a chain moving here wouldn’t pique my interest too much, but this place has got some serious fans — called ‘ Allyson Reedy, The Know, 24 Apr. 2017 The powerhouse, year-round clubs might be peaking again but the strongest undercurrents Saturday came from team connections. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 22 Apr. 2017 But enough do to make a significant dent in the prescription numbers. Christopher Ingraham, The Cannabist, 21 Apr. 2017 Preposition
Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020 Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close. Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020 Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close. Robert Klemko, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2020 The Big Ten hasn’t enacted a conference-wide date but Ohio State, which is scheduled to visit Oregon a week after NDSU on Sept. 12, has said its players will begin workouts June 8. oregonlive, 28 May 2020 These assumptions are in need of scrutiny, not by comparison with other countries but of this country with itself a few generations ago. Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books, 27 May 2020 Nick has more power but Joey is a bit more nimble -- everything else is essentially equal. John Owning, Dallas News, 27 May 2020 Some people just believe that there’s no way but to just fight back. Chris Buckley, New York Times, 15 May 2020 Facebook has no option but to get its act together in India. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, 23 Apr. 2020 Adverb
In evading surveillance and defying governance by persisting as a trace, (an absent presence, something not there, which cannot but be felt) against all odds, history persists. Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 The wide-angle lens of television invites immersion in a pivotal midlife decade that—for anyone juggling a career, children, and aging parents, as well as their own compromises, regrets, and unfulfilled ambitions—is anything but dry. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2022 The narrative thrust hangs on the hook of a seemingly ordinary American family ending up in a situation that’s anything but, and the enterprise is to figure out what exactly happened. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2021 Mahomes likely won’t get but deserves the MVP award after overcoming a slightly tougher road than Rodgers to get his conference’s top seed. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2020 Anyone meeting its representatives and leaders cannot but be impressed by their knowledge, education, and intelligence. Douglas Carr, National Review, 14 Sep. 2020 Pliskova jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the second set, and while Wozniacki held her serve, Pliskova did not let up, winning all of her first serve points and all but two on her second serve. Alexa Philippou, Cincinnati.com, 19 Aug. 2017 The controversies of this presidency have made bipartisan cooperation all but impossible, and there is not enough unity among Republicans to pass politically charged legislation on a partisan basis. James Capretta, National Review, 19 Aug. 2017 However, according to reports from Argentine journalist Lucas Ajuria on Twitter, Simeone's future at Genoa is all but over, and Spurs are set to scrap it out with Serie A side Fiorentina for the player's signature. SI.com, 2 Aug. 2017 Noun
But there was a but of confusion from the judges and fans at home. Leah Rocketto, Woman's Day, 29 Oct. 2020 But even the tech titans have lots of shrugs and buts. Shira Ovide, New York Times, 1 May 2020 That way there's no ifs, ands or buts about what's going on. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, 4 Mar. 2020 Ohio State yeah-buts teams like Rutgers all the time. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 16 Sep. 2019 Investor advocates have long wanted one set of rules to apply to both advisors and brokers: that anyone handling money put investors’ interests first, with no ifs, ands or buts. Barry Ritholtz, latimes.com, 24 June 2019 As for consumers who still subscribe to traditional cable and for whom these streaming services are just additive, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: the monthly fees are mounting. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 10 Oct. 2018 Le meneur de jeu espagnol a marqué 10 buts et a offert 18 passes décisives cette saison. SI.com, 17 Apr. 2018 Weigh-in daily No ifs, ands, or buts, about it, get on the scale. Kimberly Garrison, Philly.com, 1 May 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Conjunction, Preposition, Adverb, and Pronoun
Middle English, from Old English būtan, preposition & conjunction, outside, without, except, except that; akin to Old High German būzan without, except; akin to Old English be by, ūt out — more at by entry 1, out entry 1
Noun
Scots but, adjective (outer)
First Known Use
Conjunction
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Preposition
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Pronoun
circa 1518, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1724, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of but was before the 12th century Phrases Containing but
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