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单词 can but(cannot but)
释义 but , can ~: cannot ~— 150
1. can but 这个复合助动词作“只能”或“只消”讲,相当于 can only 的意思; cannot but 这个复合助动词则作“不得不”讲,相当于 have to 的意思(注:由此可见, cannot but 不是 can but 的否定形式)。
例如:
We could but do our duty. 我们只消尽到自己的责任。
She couldn't but weep at the sad news. 听到这一恶耗,她唯有哭泣。
The matter is so serious that we can but report it to the secretary. 这件事非同小可,我们只得向书记汇报。
They all cannot but hate so cruel a boss. 他们大伙儿无不憎恨这样黑心的老板。
2. 必须注意, can but 中的 but 是个副词,而 cannot but 中的 but 则是一个连词。
例如:
I can but go with you. 我唯有同你一起去。
If I could but see him for a moment. 我只消能见他一面该多好呀。
I cannot but admire your decision. 我只好钦佩你的果断。
I couldn't but accept her invitation. 我只好接受她的邀请。
比较:
We can but work hard without complaint. 我们唯有任劳任怨。( but 是个副词)
We cannot but work hard without complaint. 我们只好任劳任怨。( but 是个连词)
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