但是 的英文还有什么说法？

Question

除了but以外，但是 这个字还有别的说法吗？作文里一直使用but感觉有点无聊

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But有什么同义词？ 

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Answer 1

根据谷歌词典：

but1  conjunction

1. yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, still, notwithstanding, despite that, in spite of that, for all that, all the same, just the same, at the same time, be that as it may, though, although, still and all, withal, natheless, howbeit

我比较常用的例子:

1. I tried hard to teach her my sign language, but she was dull and inattentive.

2. Although I tried hard to teach her my sign language, she was dull and inattentive. 

3. Despite* trying hard to teach her my sign language, she was dull and inattentive. 

4. I tried hard to teach her my sign language, yet she was dull and inattentive. 

5. I tried hard to teach her my sign language; however, she was dull and inattentive. 

* Despite 后面如果是verb，要放(verb)-ing

扩充：

Vocabulary Tips: Alternatives to “But” for Academic Writing

Answer 2

yet

although

however