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but but ★★★★★/bət, STRONG bʌt/1[CONJ-COORD	连词]可是；但是；然而 You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said. 'You said you'd stay till tomorrow.' —  'I know, Bel, but I think I would rather go back.'...“你说过你要呆到明天的。”——“我知道，贝尔，但我还是想回去。”Place the saucepan over moderate heat until the cider is very hot but not boiling...把炖锅置于中火上加热，直到苹果酒变得很烫，但不要加热到沸腾。He not only wants to be taken seriously as a musician, but as a poet too.他不仅希望被人当成一个真正的音乐家，还希望被看成一个诗人。2[CONJ-COORD	连词]但是；不过 You use but when you are about to add something further in a discussion or to change the subject. They need to recruit more people into the prison service. But another point I'd like to make is that many prisons were built in the nineteenth century.监狱需要招募更多的工作人员。但我想补充一点，很多监狱都是在19世纪建造的。3[CONJ-COORD	连词]（用于表示歉意）但是 You use but after you have made an excuse or apologized for what you are just about to say. Please excuse me, but there is something I must say...不好意思，但有些话我必须说。I'm sorry, but it's nothing to do with you...对不起，但是这跟你没关系。Forgive my asking, but you're not very happy, are you?恕我冒昧，你不太高兴，是吗？4[CONJ-COORD	连词]（引出下文，表示惊讶、难以置信、拒绝或抗议）但是，可是 You use but to introduce a reply to someone when you want to indicate surprise, disbelief, refusal, or protest.   [feelings]'I don't think I should stay in this house' — 'But why?'...“我觉得我不应该再呆在这所房子里。”——“可是为什么？”'Somebody wants you on the telephone' — 'But no one knows I'm here!'“有人打电话找你。”——“可没有人知道我在这里啊！”5[PREP	介词]除了 But is used to mean 'except'.   [n PREP n]Europe will be represented in all but two of the seven races...除了两项赛事之外，欧洲在其余5项赛事中都有代表参加。He didn't  speak anything but Greek...他只会说希腊语。The crew of the ship gave them nothing but bread to eat.船上的工作人员除了面包什么也不给他们吃。6[ADV	副词]仅仅；只；才 But is used to mean 'only'.   [ADV n]  [FORMAL 正式]This is but one of the methods used to try and get alcoholics to give up drink.这只是为让那些酗酒者戒酒所尝试的方法之一。...Napoleon and Marie Antoinette, to name but two who had stayed in the great state rooms.只提两位在贵宾房住过的人，就是拿破仑和玛丽·安托瓦妮特。7[N-PLURAL	复数名词]借口；托词 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...“但——但——但是”，我结结巴巴地说道。——“别跟我讲那些‘但是’了。”她咆哮道。He committed a crime, no ifs or buts about it.他犯了罪，这是无可争辩的。8[PHRASE	短语]不得不；非…不可；必然 You use cannot but ,could not but, and cannot help but when you want to emphasize that you believe something must be true and that there is no possibility of anything else being the case.   [PHR inf]  [emphasis]  [FORMAL 正式]The pistol was positioned where I couldn't help but see it...手枪放在我抬眼就能看见的地方。She could not but congratulate him.她只能祝贺他。9[PHRASE	短语]倘没有；要不是 You use but for to introduce the only factor that causes a particular thing not to happen or not to be completely true.   [PHR n/-ing]...the small square below, empty but for a delivery van and a clump of palm trees...下面的小广场空空荡荡，只有一辆送货车和几棵棕榈树But for you, they might have given us the slip.要不是你，我们可能已经被他们甩掉了。10[PHRASE	短语]（表示与前面说过的话略有矛盾）不过，然而 You use but then or but then again before a remark which slightly contradicts what you have just said.   [PHR cl]My husband spends hours in the bathroom, but then again so do I.我丈夫常占用浴室好几个小时，不过我也是这样。11[PHRASE	短语]（表示前述事情并不奇怪）不过，但是 You use but then before a remark which suggests that what you have just said should not be regarded as surprising.   [PHR cl]He was a fine young man, but then so had his father been...他年轻有为，不过他父亲也曾经是。Sonia might not speak the English language well, but then who did?索尼娅的英语也许说得不好，但谁又说得好呢？12  all but→see: all； anything but→see: anything；  but1 conjunctionbut2 prepositionbut3 adverbbut4 nounbutbut1 /bət; strong bʌt/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1used to connect two statements or phrases when the second one adds something different or seems surprising after the first one:  It’s an old car, but it’s very reliable. They rushed to the hospital, but they were too late. We’ve invited the boss, but she may decide not to come. an expensive but extremely useful book ‘Has he got any experience?’ ‘No, but he’s keen to learn.’2used to introduce a statement that explains why the thing you have mentioned did not happen or is not possible:  I’d like to go but I’m too busy. They would have married sooner, but they had to wait for her divorce.3used after a negative to emphasize that it is the second part of the sentence that is true:  He lied to the court not just once, but on several occasions. The purpose of the scheme is not to help the employers but to provide work for young people.4except:  What can we do but sit and wait? I had no choice but to accept the challenge. Not a day goes by but I think of dear old Larry  (=I think of him every day).► see thesaurus at except5but for a)used when you are saying that something would have happened if something or someone else had not prevented it:  But for these interruptions, the meeting would have finished earlier. The score could have been higher but for some excellent goalkeeping by Simon. I might never have got to university but for you. b)except for something or someone:  All was silent but for the sound of the wind in the trees.6but then (again) spoken a)used when you are adding a statement that says almost the opposite of what you have just said:  John might be ready to help us, but then again, he might not. You feel really sorry for him. But then again, it’s hard to like him. b)used when you are adding a statement that makes what you have just said seem less surprising:  Dinah missed the last rehearsal, but then she always was unreliable, wasn’t she?7 spoken used when you are replying to someone and expressing strong feelings such as anger, surprise etc:  But that’s marvellous news! ‘They won’t even discuss the problem.’ ‘But how stupid!’8somebody cannot but do something formal used to say that someone has to do something or cannot stop themselves from doing it:  I could not but admire her.9 spoken used when disagreeing with someone:  ‘It was a good idea.’ ‘But it didn’t work.’10 spoken used to emphasize a word or statement:  It’ll be a great party – everyone, but everyone, is coming. They’re rich, but I mean rich.11 spoken used to change the subject of a conversation:  But now to the main question. But tell me, are you really planning to retire?12 spoken used after expressions such as ‘Excuse me’ and ‘I’m sorry’:  Excuse me, but I’m afraid this is a no-smoking area.THESAURUSbut conjunction used when linking two words or phrases that seem opposite or very different in meaning. Don’t use but at the beginning of a sentence in written English: · The plant’s leaves are big, but its flowers are quite small.· Her books are fascinating but often rather disturbing.· Many French dishes are basically simple, but they can take a long time to prepare.· Most of us value human life, but but some people think of animals as being equally important.although conjunction used when contrasting one clause with another in the same sentence: · Although you are in the middle of the city, you feel as if you are in the countryside.· The windmill is still in good working order, although it has not been used since the 1950s.· I enjoyed German although I wasn’t very good at it.· Although lack of sleep causes some problems, it has a relatively small effect on performance at work.however conjunction used when saying something that seems different or surprising after your previous statement. It is usually used in the middle of a sentence, separated from the rest of the sentence by commas. It can also come at the beginning: · Jack and his family managed to escape before the soldiers arrived. Other families in the village, however, were less lucky.· Their economy was incredibly successful in the 1980s. Since then, however, there has been a big rise in unemployment.· The town is a long way from the nearest big city. However, there is a good bus service.· He began his academic career as a mathematician. However, his main achievements were in the field of nuclear physics.nevertheless/nonetheless conjunction used when saying something that seems different or surprising after your previous statement. It is used at the beginning or end of a sentence: · A series of studies 20 years ago suggested that there was a link between watching violent films and violent behaviour. Nevertheless, the results remain highly controversial.· It was certainly a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· The weather turned bad early in the day, but the festival was a great success nonetheless.· It was very hard digging in the dry ground, but the work was satisfying nevertheless.while/whereas /weərˈæz/ conjunction used when making comparisons and saying that something is true of one person, thing, or situation, but it is different for another. They are used when contrasting one clause with another in the same sentence: · Taxes make up 62% of the price of a litre of petrol in France, whereas in Britain, the tax is 75%.· Some people visit their doctor once every few weeks, while others may not visit a doctor for several years.· Whereas in most of the world they drive on the right, in the UK and Japan they drive on the left.by contrast formal used when making comparisons and saying that a person, thing, or situation is very different from the one you have just mentioned. It is used when referring back to the previous sentence: · The surface temperature on Venus is higher than the boiling point of water. Mars, by contrast, is very cold.· A report by the FBI shows that 26% of female murder victims in 1995 were killed by their husbands or boyfriends. By contrast, only 3% of male victims were killed by their wives or girlfriends.but1 conjunctionbut2 prepositionbut3 adverbbut4 nounbutbut2 ●●● S2 W3 preposition  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1apart from  SYN  except:  I could come any day but Thursday. There’s no one here but me. I could still see nothing but the spirals of desert dust. He was unable to swallow anything but liquids.2the last but one/the next but two etc especially British English the last or next thing or person except for one, two etc:  Pauline and Derek live in the next house but one  (=they live two houses away from us).but1 conjunctionbut2 prepositionbut3 adverbbut4 nounbutbut3 adverb  Examples Collocations Phrases  only:  This is but one example of what can happen when things go badly wrong. It’s going to be difficult. Anyway, we can but try. We have relationships of many different sorts – with our children, our parents, our boss and our friends, to name but a few.but1 conjunctionbut2 prepositionbut3 adverbbut4 nounbutbut4 /bʌt/ noun  Collocations Phrases  buts [plural] spoken reasons that someone gives for not doing something or agreeing with something:  ‘I don’t want to hear any buts,’ Jo snapped. He is the best player – no ifs, ands, or buts about that.

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It wasn't the red one but the blue one.        我弄错了。不是红的那个，是蓝的那个。                    ◆        His mother won't be there, but his father might.        他母亲不会去那里，但他父亲也许会去。                    ◆        It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate.        他不见得是真的说谎，但他的确是有意夸大。                    2      ★              however; despite this          然而；尽管如此                            ◆        I'd asked everybody but only two people came.        每个人我都请了，却只来了两个人。                    ◆        By the end of the day we were tired but happy.        一天结束时，我们很累，但很高兴。                    ☞language bank at                                            nevertheless                                                  3      ★              used when you are saying sorry about sth          （表示歉意时说）                            ◆        I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer.        很抱歉，我不能再待下去了。                    4      ★              used to introduce a statement that shows that you are surprised or annoyed, or that you disagree          （引出下文，表示吃惊、生气或不同意）                            ◆        But that's not possible!        但那是不可能的！                    ◆        ‘Here's the money I owe you.’ ‘But that's not right—it was only £10.’        “这是我欠你的钱。”“但这不对呀，我只借了 10 英镑给你。”                    5              except          除…外；只有                            ◆        I had no choice but to sign the contract.        我别无选择，只好签了合同。                    6              used before repeating a word in order to emphasize it          （重复字词前用，加强语气）                            ◆        Nothing, but nothing would make him change his mind.        没有什么，绝对没有什么会使他改变主意。                    7              (          literary)                used to emphasize that sth is always true          （强调一贯真实）                            ◆        She never passed her old home but she thought of the happy years she had spent there          (= she always thought of them).                她从没有经过自己的旧居，但会想起在那里度过的幸福岁月。                    IDIOMS              but for                  1                      if it were not for              倘若没有；若非；要不是                                            ◆            He would have played but for a knee injury.            他要不是膝部有伤的话，就上场了。                                    2                      except for              （表示不包括在内）除了…外                                            ◆            The square was empty but for a couple of cabs.            除了几辆出租汽车外，广场上空空如也。                                      but then (again)                  1                      however; on the other hand              然而；另一方面                                            ◆            He might agree. But then again he might have a completely different opinion.            他可能同意，但也可能会意见完全相反。                                    2                      used before a statement that explains or gives a reason for what has just been said              （引出解释或原因）                                            ◆            She speaks very good Italian. But then she did live in Rome for a year              (= so it's not surprising).                        她的意大利语讲得很流利。不过她毕竟在罗马生活过一年。                                      you cannot/could not but…                              (              formal)                        used to show that everything else is impossible except the thing that you are saying              只有；除…之外别无可能                                            ◆            What could he do but forgive her?              (= that was the only thing possible)                        他不原谅她又能怎么办？                                                    preposition                    except; apart from        除了；除…之外                    ◆      We've had nothing but trouble with this car.      我们这辆车净出毛病。              ◆      The problem is anything but easy.      这个问题一点也不简单。              ◆      Who but Rosa could think of something like that?      除了罗莎，谁会想得到那种事？              ◆      Everyone was there but him.      除他之外，大家都在。              ◆      I came        last but onein the race        (= I wasn't last but next to last).            我赛跑得了倒数第二名。              ◆      Take the first turning but one        (= not the first one but the one after it).            在第二个拐弯处转弯。                            adverb                    only        只有；仅仅                    ◆      I don't think we'll manage it. Still, we can but try.      我想我们应付不了这事。但不妨试试。              ◆      There were a lot of famous people there: Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, to name but two.      那里有很多名人：只提两个名字吧，有汤姆 · 汉克斯和朱莉娅 · 罗伯茨。                            noun                    /      bʌt            ;        NAmE            bʌt            /              [usually plural      ]              a reason that sb gives for not doing sth or not agreeing        借口；托辞                    ◆      ‘Let us have no buts,’ he said firmly. ‘You are coming.’      “别找借口了。”他坚定地说，“你得来。”              ◆      With so many        ifs and buts,it is easier to wait and see.            有这么多托辞，还是静观其变吧。                  but              /        bət                ;          NAmE                bət                /             but[bət]CET4CET6TEM4考研i17112271048286357489042842351c231933747500430451440381972374387225518CONJ2751180213PREP2190612140ADV4500219648Spoken:144571634buts[1048] butted[328]但是(45%)，只(28%)，仅仅(14%)，无不(9%)，除 ... 以外(4%)conj.但是；而是；然而adv.仅仅，只prep.除…以外n.(But)人名；(俄、罗)布特；(越)笔

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Collins	but ★★★★★ /bət, STRONG bʌt/ 1 [CONJ-COORD 连词]可是；但是；然而 You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said. 'You said you'd stay till tomorrow.' — 'I know, Bel, but I think I would rather go back.'... “你说过你要呆到明天的。”——“我知道，贝尔，但我还是想回去。” Place the saucepan over moderate heat until the cider is very hot but not boiling... 把炖锅置于中火上加热，直到苹果酒变得很烫，但不要加热到沸腾。 He not only wants to be taken seriously as a musician, but as a poet too. 他不仅希望被人当成一个真正的音乐家，还希望被看成一个诗人。 2 [CONJ-COORD 连词]但是；不过 You use but when you are about to add something further in a discussion or to change the subject. They need to recruit more people into the prison service. But another point I'd like to make is that many prisons were built in the nineteenth century. 监狱需要招募更多的工作人员。但我想补充一点，很多监狱都是在19世纪建造的。 3 [CONJ-COORD 连词]（用于表示歉意）但是 You use but after you have made an excuse or apologized for what you are just about to say. Please excuse me, but there is something I must say... 不好意思，但有些话我必须说。 I'm sorry, but it's nothing to do with you... 对不起，但是这跟你没关系。 Forgive my asking, but you're not very happy, are you? 恕我冒昧，你不太高兴，是吗？ 4 [CONJ-COORD 连词]（引出下文，表示惊讶、难以置信、拒绝或抗议）但是，可是 You use but to introduce a reply to someone when you want to indicate surprise, disbelief, refusal, or protest. [feelings] 'I don't think I should stay in this house' — 'But why?'... “我觉得我不应该再呆在这所房子里。”——“可是为什么？” 'Somebody wants you on the telephone' — 'But no one knows I'm here!' “有人打电话找你。”——“可没有人知道我在这里啊！” 5 [PREP 介词]除了 But is used to mean 'except'. [n PREP n] Europe will be represented in all but two of the seven races... 除了两项赛事之外，欧洲在其余5项赛事中都有代表参加。 He didn't speak anything but Greek... 他只会说希腊语。 The crew of the ship gave them nothing but bread to eat. 船上的工作人员除了面包什么也不给他们吃。 6 [ADV 副词]仅仅；只；才 But is used to mean 'only'. [ADV n] [FORMAL 正式] This is but one of the methods used to try and get alcoholics to give up drink. 这只是为让那些酗酒者戒酒所尝试的方法之一。 ...Napoleon and Marie Antoinette, to name but two who had stayed in the great state rooms. 只提两位在贵宾房住过的人，就是拿破仑和玛丽·安托瓦妮特。 7 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]借口；托词 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... “但——但——但是”，我结结巴巴地说道。——“别跟我讲那些‘但是’了。”她咆哮道。 He committed a crime, no ifs or buts about it. 他犯了罪，这是无可争辩的。 8 [PHRASE 短语]不得不；非…不可；必然 You use cannot but ,could not but, and cannot help but when you want to emphasize that you believe something must be true and that there is no possibility of anything else being the case. [PHR inf] [emphasis] [FORMAL 正式] The pistol was positioned where I couldn't help but see it... 手枪放在我抬眼就能看见的地方。 She could not but congratulate him. 她只能祝贺他。 9 [PHRASE 短语]倘没有；要不是 You use but for to introduce the only factor that causes a particular thing not to happen or not to be completely true. [PHR n/-ing] ...the small square below, empty but for a delivery van and a clump of palm trees... 下面的小广场空空荡荡，只有一辆送货车和几棵棕榈树 But for you, they might have given us the slip. 要不是你，我们可能已经被他们甩掉了。 10 [PHRASE 短语]（表示与前面说过的话略有矛盾）不过，然而 You use but then or but then again before a remark which slightly contradicts what you have just said. [PHR cl] My husband spends hours in the bathroom, but then again so do I. 我丈夫常占用浴室好几个小时，不过我也是这样。 11 [PHRASE 短语]（表示前述事情并不奇怪）不过，但是 You use but then before a remark which suggests that what you have just said should not be regarded as surprising. [PHR cl] He was a fine young man, but then so had his father been... 他年轻有为，不过他父亲也曾经是。 Sonia might not speak the English language well, but then who did? 索尼娅的英语也许说得不好，但谁又说得好呢？ 12 all but→see: all ； anything but→see: anything ；
Oxford	but ★ / bət ; NAmE bət / / strong form bʌt strong form bʌt / conjunction , preposition , adverb , noun but buts butted butting conjunction ★ 1 ★ used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before 而；相反 ◆ I got it wrong. It wasn't the red one but the blue one. 我弄错了。不是红的那个，是蓝的那个。 ◆ His mother won't be there, but his father might. 他母亲不会去那里，但他父亲也许会去。 ◆ It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. 他不见得是真的说谎，但他的确是有意夸大。 2 ★ however; despite this 然而；尽管如此 ◆ I'd asked everybody but only two people came. 每个人我都请了，却只来了两个人。 ◆ By the end of the day we were tired but happy. 一天结束时，我们很累，但很高兴。 ☞language bank at nevertheless 3 ★ used when you are saying sorry about sth （表示歉意时说） ◆ I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. 很抱歉，我不能再待下去了。 4 ★ used to introduce a statement that shows that you are surprised or annoyed, or that you disagree （引出下文，表示吃惊、生气或不同意） ◆ But that's not possible! 但那是不可能的！ ◆ ‘Here's the money I owe you.’ ‘But that's not right—it was only £10.’ “这是我欠你的钱。”“但这不对呀，我只借了 10 英镑给你。” 5 except 除…外；只有 ◆ I had no choice but to sign the contract. 我别无选择，只好签了合同。 6 used before repeating a word in order to emphasize it （重复字词前用，加强语气） ◆ Nothing, but nothing would make him change his mind. 没有什么，绝对没有什么会使他改变主意。 7 ( literary) used to emphasize that sth is always true （强调一贯真实） ◆ She never passed her old home but she thought of the happy years she had spent there (= she always thought of them). 她从没有经过自己的旧居，但会想起在那里度过的幸福岁月。 IDIOMS but for 1 if it were not for 倘若没有；若非；要不是 ◆ He would have played but for a knee injury. 他要不是膝部有伤的话，就上场了。 2 except for （表示不包括在内）除了…外 ◆ The square was empty but for a couple of cabs. 除了几辆出租汽车外，广场上空空如也。 but then (again) 1 however; on the other hand 然而；另一方面 ◆ He might agree. But then again he might have a completely different opinion. 他可能同意，但也可能会意见完全相反。 2 used before a statement that explains or gives a reason for what has just been said （引出解释或原因） ◆ She speaks very good Italian. But then she did live in Rome for a year (= so it's not surprising). 她的意大利语讲得很流利。不过她毕竟在罗马生活过一年。 you cannot/could not but… ( formal) used to show that everything else is impossible except the thing that you are saying 只有；除…之外别无可能 ◆ What could he do but forgive her? (= that was the only thing possible) 他不原谅她又能怎么办？ preposition except; apart from 除了；除…之外 ◆ We've had nothing but trouble with this car. 我们这辆车净出毛病。 ◆ The problem is anything but easy. 这个问题一点也不简单。 ◆ Who but Rosa could think of something like that? 除了罗莎，谁会想得到那种事？ ◆ Everyone was there but him. 除他之外，大家都在。 ◆ I came last but onein the race (= I wasn't last but next to last). 我赛跑得了倒数第二名。 ◆ Take the first turning but one (= not the first one but the one after it). 在第二个拐弯处转弯。 adverb only 只有；仅仅 ◆ I don't think we'll manage it. Still, we can but try. 我想我们应付不了这事。但不妨试试。 ◆ There were a lot of famous people there: Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, to name but two. 那里有很多名人：只提两个名字吧，有汤姆 · 汉克斯和朱莉娅 · 罗伯茨。 noun / bʌt ; NAmE bʌt / [usually plural ] a reason that sb gives for not doing sth or not agreeing 借口；托辞 ◆ ‘Let us have no buts,’ he said firmly. ‘You are coming.’ “别找借口了。”他坚定地说，“你得来。” ◆ With so many ifs and buts,it is easier to wait and see. 有这么多托辞，还是静观其变吧。 but / bət ; NAmE bət /
LDC	but1 conjunction but2 preposition but3 adverb but4 noun butbut1 /bət; strong bʌt/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1used to connect two statements or phrases when the second one adds something different or seems surprising after the first one: It’s an old car, but it’s very reliable. They rushed to the hospital, but they were too late. We’ve invited the boss, but she may decide not to come. an expensive but extremely useful book ‘Has he got any experience?’ ‘No, but he’s keen to learn.’2used to introduce a statement that explains why the thing you have mentioned did not happen or is not possible: I’d like to go but I’m too busy. They would have married sooner, but they had to wait for her divorce.3used after a negative to emphasize that it is the second part of the sentence that is true: He lied to the court not just once, but on several occasions. The purpose of the scheme is not to help the employers but to provide work for young people.4except: What can we do but sit and wait? I had no choice but to accept the challenge. Not a day goes by but I think of dear old Larry (=I think of him every day).► see thesaurus at except 5but for a)used when you are saying that something would have happened if something or someone else had not prevented it: But for these interruptions, the meeting would have finished earlier. The score could have been higher but for some excellent goalkeeping by Simon. I might never have got to university but for you. b)except for something or someone: All was silent but for the sound of the wind in the trees.6but then (again) spoken a)used when you are adding a statement that says almost the opposite of what you have just said: John might be ready to help us, but then again, he might not. You feel really sorry for him. But then again, it’s hard to like him. b)used when you are adding a statement that makes what you have just said seem less surprising: Dinah missed the last rehearsal, but then she always was unreliable, wasn’t she?7 spoken used when you are replying to someone and expressing strong feelings such as anger, surprise etc: But that’s marvellous news! ‘They won’t even discuss the problem.’ ‘But how stupid!’8somebody cannot but do something formal used to say that someone has to do something or cannot stop themselves from doing it: I could not but admire her.9 spoken used when disagreeing with someone: ‘It was a good idea.’ ‘But it didn’t work.’10 spoken used to emphasize a word or statement: It’ll be a great party – everyone, but everyone, is coming. They’re rich, but I mean rich.11 spoken used to change the subject of a conversation: But now to the main question. But tell me, are you really planning to retire?12 spoken used after expressions such as ‘Excuse me’ and ‘I’m sorry’: Excuse me, but I’m afraid this is a no-smoking area.THESAURUSbut conjunction used when linking two words or phrases that seem opposite or very different in meaning. Don’t use but at the beginning of a sentence in written English: · The plant’s leaves are big, but its flowers are quite small.· Her books are fascinating but often rather disturbing.· Many French dishes are basically simple, but they can take a long time to prepare.· Most of us value human life, but but some people think of animals as being equally important.although conjunction used when contrasting one clause with another in the same sentence: · Although you are in the middle of the city, you feel as if you are in the countryside.· The windmill is still in good working order, although it has not been used since the 1950s.· I enjoyed German although I wasn’t very good at it.· Although lack of sleep causes some problems, it has a relatively small effect on performance at work.however conjunction used when saying something that seems different or surprising after your previous statement. It is usually used in the middle of a sentence, separated from the rest of the sentence by commas. It can also come at the beginning: · Jack and his family managed to escape before the soldiers arrived. Other families in the village, however, were less lucky.· Their economy was incredibly successful in the 1980s. Since then, however, there has been a big rise in unemployment.· The town is a long way from the nearest big city. However, there is a good bus service.· He began his academic career as a mathematician. However, his main achievements were in the field of nuclear physics.nevertheless/nonetheless conjunction used when saying something that seems different or surprising after your previous statement. It is used at the beginning or end of a sentence: · A series of studies 20 years ago suggested that there was a link between watching violent films and violent behaviour. Nevertheless, the results remain highly controversial.· It was certainly a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· The weather turned bad early in the day, but the festival was a great success nonetheless.· It was very hard digging in the dry ground, but the work was satisfying nevertheless.while/whereas /weərˈæz/ conjunction used when making comparisons and saying that something is true of one person, thing, or situation, but it is different for another. They are used when contrasting one clause with another in the same sentence: · Taxes make up 62% of the price of a litre of petrol in France, whereas in Britain, the tax is 75%.· Some people visit their doctor once every few weeks, while others may not visit a doctor for several years.· Whereas in most of the world they drive on the right, in the UK and Japan they drive on the left.by contrast formal used when making comparisons and saying that a person, thing, or situation is very different from the one you have just mentioned. It is used when referring back to the previous sentence: · The surface temperature on Venus is higher than the boiling point of water. Mars, by contrast, is very cold.· A report by the FBI shows that 26% of female murder victims in 1995 were killed by their husbands or boyfriends. By contrast, only 3% of male victims were killed by their wives or girlfriends. but1 conjunction but2 preposition but3 adverb but4 noun butbut2 ●●● S2 W3 preposition Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1apart from SYN except: I could come any day but Thursday. There’s no one here but me. I could still see nothing but the spirals of desert dust. He was unable to swallow anything but liquids.2the last but one/the next but two etc especially British English the last or next thing or person except for one, two etc: Pauline and Derek live in the next house but one (=they live two houses away from us). but1 conjunction but2 preposition but3 adverb but4 noun butbut3 adverb Examples Collocations Phrases only: This is but one example of what can happen when things go badly wrong. It’s going to be difficult. Anyway, we can but try. We have relationships of many different sorts – with our children, our parents, our boss and our friends, to name but a few. but1 conjunction but2 preposition but3 adverb but4 noun butbut4 /bʌt/ noun Collocations Phrases buts [plural] spoken reasons that someone gives for not doing something or agreeing with something: ‘I don’t want to hear any buts,’ Jo snapped. He is the best player – no ifs, ands, or buts about that.
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