只不过

• It is not a rare bird , just a common sparrow .
  那不是稀有的鸟，只不过是普通的麻雀。
• You consider crime a mere spasmodic disease .
  你们认为犯罪只不过是一种突发性的疾病。
• Their hopes were but vain .
  他们的希望只不过是妄想。
• His inspection was concluded in a mere glance .
  他的检查工作只不过是扫了一眼就结束了。
• How could you be sure that it was simply trickery ?
  你怎么能确定这只不过是个小手法呢？
• Only you must play fair .
  只不过你们务必公平待人。
• I am just a simple soldier .
  我只不过是普通士兵。
• My burning protest is only the cry of my soul .
  我的激烈抗议只不过是我的灵魂的呐喊罢了。
• They are but small fry .
  他们只不过是无名小贾。
• This dictionary is very useful , only it is a bit costly .
  这本词典很有用，只不过贵了些。