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		●but then (again)however; 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。used 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。 See also but  |