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Lesson 91 — Not only, but also

Emphasise that something was true in more than one way, using not only at the front.

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Level B1 General English

Lesson 91

You can explain the reasons behind what you think and do, with the evidence and background, and be understood.

なぜそう考え、そう動いたのかを、よりどころや経緯とともに述べて納得してもらえる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

Not only was the room cold, but the heating had been off for days.

部屋が寒かっただけでなく、暖房は何日も止まったままでした。

Situation場面

Setting out a complaint that has more than one part.

複数の点にわたる苦情を、順に述べています。

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Takeaway

At the front it inverts. In the middle it does not.