but

• I have seen him but never spoken to him .
  我见过他，但没跟他说过话。
• I do not doubt but that you are surprised .
  我敢断定你是感到吃惊了。
• There was no help for it but to yield again .
  无计可施，只好让步了。
• Eat to live , but do not live to eat .
  吃是为了活，不要活着为了吃。
• The news today is so far scanty, but good .
  今天的消息不多，但很好。
• The french drama was neat but empty .
  法国的戏剧虽然简洁，但很空洞。
• But the art of his lyrics will endure .
  但他的抒情诗艺术将永世长存。
• I have done my best, but i'm beat .
  我已经尽了我的力量，可是我完了。
• Tom failed but his sister got through .
  汤姆不及格，但他妹妹及格了。
• It is excellent , but i find it rather strong .
  好极了，但是有点浓。