"but then" in Chinese (Simplified)

但后来不过

Definition

用于引出不同或令人惊讶的想法，尤其是在考虑其他事情之后；通常表示观点的转变或再次思考。

在口语中很常见，用于表示转变或对比，通常出现在说明相反理由或改变决定之前。不要和表示时间顺序的 'and then' 混淆。

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

我想出去，**但后来**下雨了。

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

她很累，**但后来**还是完成了所有工作。

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

我以为考试很简单，**但后来**我看到我的分数。

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

我本来要打电话给他，**但后来**想起他很忙。

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

我差点买了那件衬衫，**不过**后来我意识到我并不需要。

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

我们可以坐公交车，**不过**打车可能更快。