1·The food was good but the service was very slow.
饭菜不错，但动作太慢。
—— 《牛津词典》
2·Lindsay was unhurt but the horse had to be destroyed.
林赛没被伤着，但那匹马不得不被宰掉。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
3·They are seeking more funds but the cupboard is bare.
他们正在寻求更多的资金，然而根本找不到。
—— 《牛津词典》
4·But the mission was successful, gloriously successful.
但这次任务很成功，辉煌地成功。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
5·He didn't give his name, but the voice was unmistakable.
他没有给出其名，但其声错不了。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
6·The new format is great but the show needs more road tests.
这个节目的总体编排非常好，但需要多预演几次。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
7·The floor was level, but the ceiling sloped toward his head.
地面平平坦坦，但是天花板向他的头部倾斜。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
8·It's only a theory, admittedly, but the pieces fit together.
得承认这只是一种理论，但其各部分自成一体。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
9·The flowers may only last a day but the plants are long-lived.
这些花也许只开一天，但植物本身却很长寿。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
10·I wanted to go camping but the others quickly vetoed that idea.
我想去野营，但这个想法很快遭到了其他人的反对。
—— 《牛津词典》