"save for" in Chinese (Simplified)
除…之外
Definition
“Save for” 是一种正式或文学的表达方式,意思是“除了……”(不包括某事)。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Save for” 很正式,口语很少听到,常见于书面语、演讲或文学作品。日常表达通常用“except for”。用“save for”会让语气显得更书面或高雅。
Examples
No one was at home save for my brother.
家里没人,**除…之外**只有我哥哥。
The museum is open every day save for Monday.
博物馆每天都开,**除…之外**星期一除外。
I liked all the dishes save for the soup.
我喜欢所有菜,**除…之外**汤除外。
Everyone save for Jane passed the test.
除了简,其他人都通过了考试。
The streets were empty save for a few stray cats.
街上没人,**除…之外**只有几只流浪猫。
He completed the marathon, finishing before anyone else save for the winner.
他完成了马拉松,**除…之外**只是比冠军晚到。