but then meaning in English
但另一方面
但是
Examples
- He promised to attend but then begged off .
他答应出席但后来推辞了。 - This is better , but then again it costs much ...
这个好些，就是太贵。 - But then everything is a sin .
不过，那样一来什么都是罪过了。 - But then the premier introduced a jarring note .
可是这位总理话锋一转，气氛顿变。 - But then he would see the cramped hand .
不过，要是那样的话，他就会看到这只抽筋的手了。