This technique is useful but it has its limitations.
这种技术实用，但也有局限性。
The brandy made him choke, but it restored his nerve.
白兰地呛到他了，但恢复了他的勇气。
I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last.
我一开始非常勤奋，但没有坚持下去。
The job is great in terms of salary, but it has its disadvantages.
就薪金而言，这个工作倒是挺不错的，但也有一些不利之处。
They agreed a power-sharing arrangement, but it collapsed after five months.
他们达成了一项权力分享协议，但5个月后该协议就破产了。
He said he would resign if he didn't get more money, but it was only a bluff.
他说如果不给他加薪他就辞职，但那不过是虚张声势而已。
We didn't want the press to get hold of the story, but it might be no bad thing.
我们本不想让新闻界知道这事，但是知道了也许并非是坏事。
These accusations have been going on for some time now, but it is just sour grapes.
这些指控到现在已经持续有一段时间了，但那不过是酸葡萄心理而已。
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established.
他刚建立起自己的公司，但要站稳脚跟还得花上一段时间。
It did not persuade them to abandon the war but it did force them to reappraise their strategy.
这没有说服他们放弃这场战争，但却迫使他们重新评估他们的战略。
Many of us thrive on competition, but it can seep into areas of our lives where we do not want it.
我们许多人靠竞争而发展，但竞争也会逐渐侵入到我们生活中不需要它的一些方面。
It would help to end illiteracy and disease, but it would also dislocate a traditional way of life.
它该会有助于消除文盲和疾病，但也会打乱一种传统的生活方式。
This is by no means an exhaustive list but it gives an indication of the many projects taking place.
这绝不是份详尽无遗的清单，但它显示出很多正在进行的项目。
Mr. Smith hurriedly sought to retract the statement, but it had just been broadcast on national radio.
史密斯先生急忙试图收回声明，但它刚刚已经在国家电台播出了。
A checkup revealed a small tumour on the left lower lobe of his lung, but it had not yet metastasized.
一次检查显示，他的肺部左下叶有一小块肿瘤，但尚未扩散。
但这并不重要。
但是这件事情却一直发生着。
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured.
肺结核虽然是一种严重的疾病，但可治愈。
She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge.
她推了推门，门却一动不动。
The book starts slowly, but it gradually draws you in.
这本书开始时情节展开得很慢，但渐渐地就把你给完全吸引住了。
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go.
他试着把手伸进豁口，可就是伸不进去。
I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it?
我正把大量的金钱和时间花在这艘船上，但这样做值得。
Interviewing politicians may not be rocket science, but it does matter.
采访政治家可能并不是多么难的事，但的确很重要。
'Don't you care what I do?' he asked, but it was a rhetorical question.
“我做什么，难道你不关心吗？”他问道，可那是个反问。
Nowadays it's acceptable for women to be ambitious. But it wasn't then.
如今女人有雄心是可以接受的。但在那时候不行。
I've only had time to flick through your report but it seems to be fine.
我的时间不多，只是草草翻阅了一下你的报告，但似乎还不错。
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect.
她试着让他平静下来，却似乎火上浇油了。
They do not keep a tally of visitors to the palace, but it is very popular.
他们没有对来宫殿的游客作一个记录，不过这个地方非常受欢迎的。
It'll cost a lot—well, take a lot of time, but it amounts to the same thing.
会花很多—哦，得花大量时间，不过反正都是一回事。
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