but

但是、可是、然而

The apartment is small but surprisingly bright and comfortable.

這間公寓很小，但意外地明亮又舒適。

而是用於 not…but 句型

The real issue is not the price but the quality.

真正的問題不是價格，而是品質。

不過、只是用於委婉拒絕或反駁

I'd love to come, but I have to work late.

我很想去，不過我得加班。

而且、並且用於 not only…but also 句型

She not only writes the music but also sings it.

她不只作曲，而且還親自演唱。

除了、除…之外

Everyone but the driver got off at the last stop.

除了司機以外，所有人都在上一站下車了。