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