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but 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Preposition
/bət/,
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Used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned,
  1. Except; apart from; other than
    • - in Texas, we were never anything but poor
    • - I trusted no one but him
    • - the last but one
  2. Used with repetition of certain words to give emphasis
    • - nobody, but nobody, was going to stop her
Conjunction
  1. Used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned

  2. Nevertheless; however
    • - he stumbled but didn't fall
    • - this is one principle, but it is not the only one
  3. On the contrary; in contrast
    • - I am clean but you are dirty
    • - the problem is not that they are cutting down trees, but that they are doing it in a predatory way
  4. Used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated
    • - one cannot but sympathize
    • - there was nothing they could do but swallow their pride
    • - they had no alternative but to follow
  5. Used to introduce a response expressing a feeling such as surprise or anger
    • - but that's an incredible saving!
    • - but why?
  6. Used after an expression of apology for what one is about to say
    • - I'm sorry, but I can't pay you
  7. Without its being the case that
    • - it never rains but it pours
Noun
  1. An argument against something; an objection
    • - no buts—just get out of here
    • - as with all these proposals, ifs and buts abound
Adverb
  1. No more than; only
    • - he is but a shadow of his former self
    • - choose from a colorful array of oranges, cherries, and raspberries, to name but a few
  1. merely: and nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment"
  2. In grammar, a conjunction (abbreviated or) is a part of speech that connects two words, phrases or clauses together. This definition may overlap with that of other parts of speech, so what constitutes a "conjunction" should be defined for each language. ...
  3. but- is a chemical prefix. It was extracted from "butyric acid". It serves as the number 4 when counting axial atoms in forming names of organic compounds.
  4. An instance or example of using the word "but"; The outer room of a small two-room cottage; Merely, only; (conjunctive) Though, however; Except (for), excluding; On the contrary, but rather (introducing a word or clause that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence ...
  5. a; butan, buton; hwæðere; nefne
  6. There is no reason why sentences should not begin with but ("But now we come to the difficult part"). ...
  7. Conjunction: However, on the contrary, etc. Used to begin a sentence.
  8. tush ! I am puling ! - tush is a mild expletive; puling is whining
  9. when you convert your code to parallel, there ain't no goin' back -- what you end up with (assuming you are not using parallel constructs hidden inside comments) will never again run on a serial machine ... ...
  10. (Scot.) the front room or kitchen, esp. in a cottage.
  11. business wants predictable, reliable and successful results. I bet they don’t want to be at mercy how cards are shuffled in their talented development team. ...
  12. to bounce off or knock into something, or hit someone with your head. (ex. a "head-but")
  13. Term expressing a comparison or difference between general theory and personal application.
  14. When used as a conjunction, “but” negates what ever statement precedes it. “I want to study medicine, but it will take a lot of hard work.” Your mind doesn’t focus on your desire to be a doctor or nurse; it only focuses on the hard work you need to put forth. Replace this word with “and.”
  15. if it reaches 121 runs for (say)only 6 outs within its allowed 40 overs, it wins by 4 "wickets" ( meaning, the number of outs it had left when it passed the first team's score).
  16. So that trivia fanatics don’t leave disappointed at having learned only one bit of cheese slang, I’ll toss in a few quickies:
  17. by capturing White's Rook - which must be done - means White's only remaining piece, with space to move, will be the King ...
  18. Slang or short term for Phynalbutazone.
  19. The information that classifies my content to belong to a certain subdomain (section) is only in the access table. That means giving up many advantages.
  20. ”incorrect titles” is nothing unusual what concerns Slavs and Serbs. This injustice has been forced on them during the course of centuries! A legible example on this is that ”New” Serbia still rewards and stimulates Slavistics, i.e. ...
  21. why to Night? indeed you're wonderous kind me-thinks.
  22. conj pas pas,  eppase eppase
  23. conj. however; other than; yet
  24. [as the church…] (NT: 235).
  25. (as it is something contrary to what has been said before)