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nothing else than 结构︰主词+be+nothing+else than/less than/(else)but 说明︰此句型意为不是别的，而是。本句型强调的是物。 His failure in this transaction was due to nothing else than his own carelessness. 他在这笔交易中的失利完全是由于他自己的粗心大意。 The present market situation is nothing else than fine. 目前市场形势是最好不过的了。 What we expected is nothing less than a timely payment. 及时付款正是我们所盼望的。 This transaction is nothing less than a miracle. 这笔交易完全是一个奇迹。 What I need is nothing but a sample. 我需要的不过是一件样品而已。 His condition is nothing but a little discount. 他的条件不过是一点折让。 not sobut 结构︰not+so/such+形容词/副词+but 说明︰此句型意为还没有到不能的程度，引申为尽管还是。此处的 but 相当于thatnot。 I am not such a fool but I can solve the problem. 我虽不才，还是能解决这一问题。 The quality is not so poor but it is acceptable. 质量虽差，但仍能接受。 He is not so sick but he can attend a class. 他尽管有病，还是可以上课。 | 
