1. | 仅仅;只不过used meaning ‘only’ or ‘simply’ to emphasize a fact or sth that you are saying |
It is not merely a job, but a way of life. 这不仅仅是一份工作,而且是一种生活方式。 | |
He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. 他什么也没说,只是微笑着看着她。 | |
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. 他们同意去只是因为他们会得到酬劳。 | |
I'm merely stating what everybody knows anyway. 我说的不过是些常识。 |