网页英语中表示“是A,而不是B”、“不是A,而是B”、“与其说是B,还不如说是A” 常用的有六种表达法: ——————— A rather than B —— 肯定 A 否定 B。 例句: He is a man who will spoil rather than accomplish something. 他这个人成事不足,败事有余。
网页used to say you are not suggesting something: She wouldn't tell me how much it cost - not that I was really interested. 她不愿告诉我这花了多少钱——倒不是说我真的想知道。. not …
网页no disrespect to sb phrase. used before you criticize someone in order not to sound rude: No disrespect to Julie, but this department worked perfectly well before she started here. …