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0 used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others
1 used to show that something is limited to not more than, or is not anything other than, the people, things, amount, or activity stated
At present these televisions are only available in Japan. 目前這種電視機只有在日本才能買到。
Only Sue and Mark bothered to turn up for the meeting. 只有蘇和馬克當回事,出席了這次會議。
Only an idiot would do that. 只有白癡才會做那樣的事。
I was only joking. 我不過是在開玩笑。
She spoke to me only a few minutes ago on the phone. 她就在幾分鐘前和我通過電話。
It's only four o'clock and it's already getting dark. 才4點,天就開始黑了。
"Who's there?" "It's only me (= it is not someone you should worry about). I've locked myself out." 「誰在那裡?」「是我而已。我把自己關在外面了。」
It's only natural that you should worry about your children. 你擔心自己的孩子,這是很自然的事情。
2 used to refer to something that happens almost immediately after something else
3 used to say that two related things are true or happened, especially when this is surprising or shocking
4 used when saying that something unpleasant will happen as a result of an action or a failure to act
If you don't do something about it now it will only get worse. 如果你現在不做點事的話,事情只會變得更糟。
5 used to show that you feel sorry about something that cannot happen when explaining why it cannot happen
6 used to show that you think someone has done something silly
7 used to show what is the single or main reason why something mentioned in the first part of the sentence cannot be performed or is not completely true
I'd invite Frances to the party, only (= but I will not because) I don't want her husband to come. 我本想邀請法蘭西斯參加派對,只是我不想她的丈夫也來,所以也就不邀請她了。
I'd call him myself, only (= but I cannot because) I'm at work all day. 我本要親自給他打電話,可是我一整天都在工作。
I'd be happy to do it for you, only (= but) don't expect it to be done before next week. 我很高興為你效勞,不過別指望能下星期前完成。
This fabric is similar to wool, only (= except that it is) cheaper. 這種布料跟毛料類似,只是價格更便宜。