[ zhǐshì ] 1.(仅仅是) merely; only; just 短语和例子 她来访只是为了礼貌。 she called on us merely for the sake of courtesy. 这只是托词而已。 it is merely a pretense. 我的意见很不成熟, 只是供你参考。 my opinion hasn't been well thought out and is only for your reference.2.(强调限于某种情况或范围) simply 短语和例子 这只是手续问题 。this is simply a question of formalities.3.(但是) however; but then; only 短语和例子 我很想去, 只是忙不过来。 i would very much like to go there, however my hands are full. 他的英语学得不错, 只是发音还不太好。 his english is not bad, but his pronunciation isn't too good