"but then" in Chinese (Traditional)

但後來不過

Definition

用來引出不同或令人驚訝的想法，特別是在考慮其他事之後；通常表示觀點的改變或再考慮。

在口語中很常見，用來表示轉變或對比，尤其在解釋相反理由或改變主意前。不要與表示時間順序的 'and then' 混淆。

I wanted to go out, but then it started raining.

我想出去，**但後來**下雨了。

She was tired, but then she finished all her work.

她很累，**但後來**還是完成了所有工作。

I thought the test was easy, but then I saw my grade.

我以為考試很簡單，**但後來**我看到我的分數。

I was going to call him, but then I remembered he was busy.

我本來要打電話給他，**但後來**想起他很忙。

I almost bought that shirt, but then I realized I didn't need it.

我差點買了那件襯衫，**不過**後來我才意識到我並不需要。

We could take the bus, but then a taxi might be faster.

我們可以坐公交車，**不過**坐計程車或許更快。