同近义词辨析
all but, anything but, nothing but, none but
这些短语均由代词加前置词but(除开)构成,但含义各不相同。
all but (=almost, nearly)表示“几乎,差一点”。
anything but (=not at all, by no means, never)表示“决不,根本不”。
nothing but(=only)表示“只不过,除了……以外什么也没有”。
none but (=no one except)表示“只有;除……外谁也不”。
双语例句
- Nothing but a miracle can save her life.
只有奇迹才能挽救她的生命。 - No one but ticket-holders was admitted.
只有持票者方可入内。
权威例句
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