When they are deleted the sense is not diminished, only clarified.
only是引导与前面并列的一个成分:not A,ony B。这种使用方法无需用 and 连接。
When they are deleted the sense is not diminished, only clarified.
当它们被删除时,意思并没降低,只不过被澄清了。
这个使用方法,跟 not..., but....十分类似。
Tom is not delighted, only excited. 汤姆并不开心,只不过开心。(另外一种情绪)
Tom is not delighted, but sad. 汤姆不是开心,而是伤心。(反向情绪对比)