nothing else than
结构︰主词+be+nothing+else than/less than/(else)but
说明︰此句型意为不是别的,而是。本句型强调的是物。
His failure in this transaction was due to nothing else than his own carelessness.
他在这笔交易中的失利完全是由于他自己的粗心大意。
The present market situation is nothing else than fine. 目前市场形势是最好不过的了。
What we expected is nothing less than a timely payment. 及时付款正是我们所盼望的。
This transaction is nothing less than a miracle. 这笔交易完全是一个奇迹。
What I need is nothing but a sample. 我需要的不过是一件样品而已。
His condition is nothing but a little discount. 他的条件不过是一点折让。
not so but
结构︰not+so/such+形容词/副词+but
说明︰此句型意为还没有到不能的程度,引申为尽管还是。此处的 but 相当于that not。
I am not such a fool but I can solve the problem. 我虽不才,还是能解决这一问题。
The quality is not so poor but it is acceptable. 质量虽差,但仍能接受。
He is not so sick but he can attend a class. 他尽管有病,还是可以上课。
not only but also
结构︰主词+not merely/not onlybut(also)
说明︰此句型意为不仅/不但而且。not onlybut also 称为对等连接词,所连接的两个单字,须用相同的词性。如果连接两个动词时,前后的时式要一致;如用于连接两个主词时,重点在第二个主词,因此动词须与第二个主词一致。若连接对等的主要子句,而由 not merely,not only 开头,则要用倒装形式。
Mary not only cleaned the room but (also) washed the window.
玛丽不但清扫房间而且也洗刷窗子。
The hamburger not only smells good but (also) tastes delicious.
这只汉堡包不但气味好闻而且味道好吃。
He is famous not only for his talent but (also) for his kindness.
他不仅以才能出名,而且是出名的好心。
Not only you but (also) I am to blame. 不仅你,连我都要受责难。
Not only did the dog bark at him, but (it) bit him. 这只狗不但对他吠叫,而且咬了他。
Not only is she beautiful, but she is (also) kind. 她不仅漂亮,而且善良。
His job is not only to dispose of problems but (also) to meet unexpected challenges.
他的工作不仅要处理难题而且也要应付突来的挑战。
either or
结构︰either or
说明︰此句型意为要不就是。可连接对等的单字、词组子句连接主词时,动词要随最近的 主词做变化。
Can you speak either English or French? 你会说英语或法语吗?
Either you or he has made the mistake. 不是你,就是他弄错了。
Either he or I am to blame. 不是他就是我该受责备。
Either you are wrong, or I am. 不是你错,就是我错了。
Either your answer or mine is wrong. 不是你的答案错了,就是我的错了。
Either we will find a supply, or we will make the goods.我们或是寻求供货,或者自己制造。
Tom is going to buy either a guitar or a piano.汤母不是要买一把吉他就是要买一架钢琴。
neither nor
结构︰neither nor
说明︰此句型意为既非也非。可连接对等的单字、词组子句连接主词时,动词要随最近的 主词做变化。
Neither he nor I was able to understand her. 既不是我也不是他能够了解她。
Neither you nor I am wrong. 你也好,我也好,都没错。
In my opinion, neither you nor he has met the standard.在我看来,你跟他都没有达到标准。
I neither expressed surprise at the price nor attempted to accept it.
我对于这个价格既没有表示惊异,也没想接受。
We are going to play neither basketball nor volleyball.我们既不将打篮球也不将打排球。
both and
结构︰both and
说明︰此句型意为二者皆;和。这是对等连接词词组,可连接对等的单字、词组子句若连接主词时,动词一定为复数形。
I work both on sunny days and on rainy ones. 我风雨无阻地工作。
That actress is both skillful and beautiful. 那位女演员演技精湛又长得漂亮。
He is known both as a painter and as a statesman. 他是知名的画家及政治家。
He succeeded both because he was industrious and because he had many friends to help him.
他的成功是由于勤勉和许多朋友的帮助。
Both he and I are satisfied with the result. 我和他对结果都很满意。
Helen ordered both fried chicken and salad in the fast-food restaurant.
海伦在快餐店里点了炸鸡和色拉。
as well as
结构︰ as well as
说明︰此句型意为既又。这是对等连接词词组,可连接对等的单字、词组子句若连接主词时,动词要跟着第一个主词做变化。
She can speak Japanese as well as English. 她会说日语和英语。
Obviously he is interested in music as well as (in) painting.显然他对音乐和绘画都有兴趣。
He succeeded because he was industrious as well as because he had many friends to help him. 他的成功是由于勤勉和许多朋友的帮助。
He as well as I is satisfied with the result. 他和我都满意这样的结果。
as well.
结构︰主词+动词as well
说明︰此句型意为也是。as well 一般置于句尾。
Often life is much slower outside the big cities, as is true in other countries as well.
大都市外面的生活步调往往是缓慢得多,这在其它国家也是真的那样。
She is not only good at mathematics, but she is interested in English as well.
她不但擅长数学,而且对英语也感到兴趣。
Tom is very unfriendly to me as well. 汤姆对我也很不友善。
as soon as
结构︰as soon as
说明︰此句型意为一就。为副词连接词,引导副词子句,修饰主要子句.等于no sooner than 或hardly/scarcelywhen/before。
As soon as she arrived in the city, she phoned her friend.
她一到这个城市,就给她的朋友打电话。
As soon as I have time, I will call you up. 我一有空,就会打电话给你。
Tell me as soon as you have finished. 你一完成就告诉我。
no sooner than
结构︰no sooner than
说明︰此句型意为一就。为副词连接词,引导,副词子句,修饰主要子句.no sooner 为否定副词,置于句首时,主词助动词必须倒装。
He had no sooner come than she left. 他一来,她就离开。
No sooner had I left the shop than a man came to me and asked me if my name was Peter.
我一离开商店,就有一位男士向我走来,问我是不是叫彼得。
No sooner had he arrived than he fell sick. 他刚抵达就病倒了。
I had no sooner gone out than it began to rain. 我刚走到外面就开始下雨了。
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