…… nothing else than ……
结构︰主词+be+nothing+else than/less than/(else)but…
说明︰此句型意为“…不是别的,而是…”。本<句型>强调的是物。
His failure in this transaction was due to nothing else than his own carelessness.
他在这笔交易中的失利完全是由于他自己的粗心大意。
The present market situation is nothing else than fine. 目前市场形势是最好不过的了。
What we expected is nothing less than a timely payment. 及时付款正是我们所盼望的。
This transaction is nothing less than a miracle. 这笔交易完全是一个奇迹。
What I need is nothing but a sample. 我需要的不过是一件样品而已。
His condition is nothing but a little discount. 他的条件不过是一点折让。
…… not so …… but ……
结构︰…not+so/such+形容词/副词+but…
说明︰此句型意为“还没有到不能…的程度”,引申为“尽管…还是”。此处的 but 相当于“that …… not”。
I am not such a fool but I can solve the problem. 我虽不才,还是能解决这一问题。
The quality is not so poor but it is acceptable. 质量虽差,但仍能接受。
He is not so sick but he can attend a class. 他尽管有病,还是可以上课。
not only …… but also ……
结构︰主词+not merely/not only…but(also)…
说明︰此句型意为“不仅/不但…而且…”。not only…but also 称为“<对等连接词>”,所连接的两个单字,须用相同的词性。如果连接两个<动词>时,前后的时式要一致;如用于连接两个<主词>时,重点在第二个<主词>,因此<动词>须与第二个<主词>一致。若连接对等的<主要子句>,而由 not merely,not only 开头,则要用倒装形式。
Mary not only cleaned the room but (also) washed the window.
玛丽不但清扫房间而且也洗刷窗子。
The hamburger not only smells good but (also) tastes delicious.
这只汉堡包不但气味好闻而且味道好吃。
He is famous not only for his talent but (also) for his kindness.
他不仅以才能出名,而且是出名的好心。
Not only you but (also) I am to blame. 不仅你,连我都要受责难。
Not only did the dog bark at him, but (it) bit him. 这只狗不但对他吠叫,而且咬了他。
Not only is she beautiful, but she is (also) kind. 她不仅漂亮,而且善良。
His job is not only to dispose of problems but (also) to meet unexpected challenges.
他的工作不仅要处理难题而且也要应付突来的挑战。
either …… or ……
结构︰either …… or ……
说明︰此句型意为“要不…就是…”。可连接对等的单字、<词组>或<子句>;连接<主词>时,<动词>要随最近的 <主词>做变化。
Can you speak either English or French? 你会说英语或法语吗?
Either you or he has made the mistake. 不是你,就是他弄错了。
Either he or I am to blame. 不是他就是我该受责备。
Either you are wrong, or I am. 不是你错,就是我错了。
Either your answer or mine is wrong. 不是你的答案错了,就是我的错了。
Either we will find a supply, or we will make the goods.我们或是寻求供货,或者自己制造。
Tom is going to buy either a guitar or a piano.汤母不是要买一把吉他就是要买一架钢琴。