but for

汉语翻译

要不是

I like most cities, but for me New York is (the) tops.
一般的城市我都很喜欢，但最喜欢纽约。
The sale was supposed to last for a week, but for all practical purposes it's over.
减价销售原来预料要持续一周，然而实际上现在已经结束了。
This vase would be perfect but for a few small flaws in its base.
这花瓶底部没有那几个小斑点就十全十美了。
But for the safety-belt I wouldn't be alive today.
若没有安全带，我就不能活到今天。
But for the note you left, I would have forgotten to close the door.
倘非你留的条子我就忘记关门了。
But for the rain we would have had a nice holiday.
要不是因为下雨，我们的假日一定过得很惬意。
But for music (=Were it not for music), life would be dull.
要不是音乐，人生会很无聊。
But for your advice, I should have failed.
要不是你的忠告，我会失败的。