but

中文： 可是、但是、不过、而

1. However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence). · She is very old but still attractive.· She’s welcomed them but been rude to us.
2. On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence). · I am not rich but [I am] poor. Not John but Peter went there.· It’s not so much that we don’t wanna go, but I just haven’t time.
3. Used at the beginning of a sentence to express opposition to a remark. (colloquial) · But I never said you could do that!
4. Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that". · I cannot but feel offended.· My kid does nothing but watch TV all day.
5. Used to link an interjection to the following remark as an intensifier. (colloquial) · Wow! But that's amazing!