but
🇺🇸
/bət/
🇬🇧
/bət/
conjunction
A1
used to show a difference or contrast
I wanted to go, but I was too busy.
我想去，但我太忙了。
A1
however; even so
It was cold outside, but we still had fun.
外面很冷，但我们仍然玩得很开心。
A1
used to say sorry before giving bad news
I'm sorry, but I can't help you today.
对不起，但我今天不能帮你。
A1
used to show surprise or disagreement
But that can't be right!
但那不可能对！
R
except
I had no choice but to wait.
我别无选择，只能等待。
R
used to emphasize by repeating
Nothing, but nothing will change my mind.
没有什么，绝对没有什么能改变我的想法。
R
used to show something is always true
She never sees that place but she remembers happy times.
她每次看到那个地方都会想起快乐的时光。
preposition
R
except for
Everyone came but John.
除了约翰，大家都来了。
adverb
R
only
We can but try our best.
我们只能尽力而为。
noun
R
an excuse for not doing something
He always has a but when asked to help.
每次请他帮忙时，他总是有借口。
translation
但是, 除了
除了
仅仅
借口
词形变化
Plural
buts