It's not that..., but... 不是因為……而是因為……

用法透視

這是一個對稱句型，表示“不是因為……而是因為……”才干什么。

支持范例

1. It's not that I don't like the car, but I think it is too expensive.

不是我不喜歡這輛車，而是它太貴了。

2. It's not that I am unwilling to help you, but I'm tied up with extra work these days.

不是我不愿意幫你，而是因為這段時間我工作太忙了。

3. It's not that he doesn't need your help, but he thinks it will be an inconvenience to you.

不是他不需要你幫忙，而是他怕給你帶來麻煩。

會話記憶

A: You have to finish your dinner before you leave the table.

你離開飯桌之前必須把飯吃完。

B: But, Mom, I can't eat anymore. I'm stuffed.

可是媽，我吃不下了，我飽了。

A: What's the matter? It doesn't taste good?

怎么了。不好吃嗎？

B: It's not that I don't like your cooking, but I ate some cookies before we had dinner.

不是我不喜歡你做的飯，而是我在晚飯前吃了些曲奇。