A1 used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others唯一的,仅有的
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The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon.
The rebels' only form of defence against the soldiers' guns was sticks and stones.
An Olympic gold medal is the only thing that has evaded her in her remarkable career.
Dennis White scored the only goal in an otherwise forgettable match.
They turned their noses up at the only hotel that was available.
A1 used to show that something is limited to not more than, or is not anything other than, the people, things, amount, or activity stated只,仅,才
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Of 30 countries inspected for airline safety, only 17 received a clean bill of health.
I was only doing 30 mph on the clock.
He only got the job because of his connections!
She only asked me to her party as an afterthought.
Not only did I speak to her, I even got her autograph!
B1 used to refer to something that happens almost immediately after something else刚刚,才
almost not差点儿不;险些没;刚好
B2 used to say that two related things are true or happened, especially when this is surprising or shocking不但…而且
If you say you have only (got) to do something, you mean that it is all you need to do in order to achieve something else.只要,只需,尽管
used when saying that something unpleasant will happen as a result of an action or a failure to act(表示由于某个行动或未能采取行动而导致不好的事情发生)只,只会
used to show that you feel sorry about something that cannot happen when explaining why it cannot happen(表示遗憾)只能
B2 used to emphasize what you are hoping or wishing for(强调你所希望或期待的)
UK informal used to show that you think someone has done something silly(表示认为某人做了傻事)不过,只是
C2 used to show what is the single or main reason why something mentioned in the first part of the sentence cannot be performed or is not completely true可是,但是;不过,只是
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I'd offer to give you a lift to the airport, only I've got to go to work.
I'll make dinner, only not until you've tidied your room.
I'd would pay for dinner, only I've forgotten my wallet.
I would help you move house, only I've hurt my back.
Her latest novel is similar to her last one, only it's not as well written.
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