| 短语 | but then (again) |
| 释义 | but then (again) used to say that although something is true, something else is also true which makes the first thing seem less important不过话又说回来:•William didn't succeed first time, but then very few people do.威廉第一次没有成功，不过，很少有人第一次就成功的。•Elaine's father might lend them the money, but then again he might not.伊莱恩的父亲也许会借给他们钱，不过也可能不会借。5. spokena. used at the beginning of a conversation or activity那么〔表示交谈或行动的开始〕:•Now then, what would you like to do today?那么，你今天想干些什么呢？•Right then, shall we start?那好吧，我们开始好吗？b. used at the end of a conversation, especially to show that something has been agreed那么，那〔用于谈话的结束，尤表示某事已商定〕:•Good, that's settled then. We'll all meet here next Wednesday.好的，那就这么定了。 我们下星期三都在这儿碰头。•Okay then, I'll see you at work.那么好吧，上班的时候再见。c. used to show that you are saying something because of what someone has just said那，那么〔用于表示你说的话是因为某人刚才说了什么〕:•'We're late.' 'We'd better hurry, then.'“我们晚了。”“那么我们最好快一点儿。”•'Friday's no good.' 'Then how about Saturday?'“星期五不好。”“那么星期六如何？” but then （again） after all; on the other hand (introducing a contrasting comment) 另一方面, 然而： it couldn't help, but then again, it probably couldn't hurt. 它没什么用, 不过可能也没危害。 but then (again)1however; on the other hand然而；另一方面He might agree. But then again he might have a completely different opinion.他可能同意，但也可能会意见完全相反。2used before a statement that explains or gives a reason for what has just been said（引出解释或原因）She speaks very good Italian. But then she did live in Rome for a year(= so it's not surprising).她的意大利语讲得很流利。不过她毕竟在罗马生活过一年。 |
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