not but meaning in English
不是..而是
Examples
- She could not but tremble at these preparations .
她对于这种安排不由得颤抖起来。 - I can not do it , not but that a stronger man might .
不能做，但并不是说比我强的人也不能做。 - I could not but smile to hear her talk in this lofty strain .
我听她这样的大口气禁不住笑了。 - I can not do it not but that a stronger might ..
我干不了这件事，虽然不能说比我强的人也干不了。 - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation .
不说与人与己不利的话，不作无谓交谈。