不过是 meaning in English
nothing more than
Examples
- This is only the beginning of the reckoning .
这不过是算帐的第一步。 - It was only a quantity of hot gas !
它不过是一定数量的高温气体而已！ - It was as casual a thing to her .
这对于她不过是一件平淡无奇的事。 - Your plan is merely a castle in the air .
你的计划不过是空中楼阁而已。 - He was nothing more than gambler's agent .
他不过是个赌徒的代理人而已。