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Liveinjapan Posted 17 years ago
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Despite such communication, there has been no indication so far from the Chinese government that the rule will be revoked, only delayed.
Hi,
Are there omitted words around 'only delayed' to make it more understandable?
What part of speech is 'only' here?
Thanks.
Hi,
Are there omitted words around 'only delayed' to make it more understandable?
What part of speech is 'only' here?
Thanks.
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that the rule will be revoked, [it will] only [be] delayed.
- that the rule will be revoked, [it will] only [be] delayed.
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An adverb: ...no indication...that the rule will be revoked, [it will] only [be] delayed.
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LIJ:
I read it as this:
Despite such communication, there has been no indication so far from the Chinese government that the rule will be revoked; it will only be delayed.
In this case, only is an adverb.
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I read it as this:
Despite such communication, there has been no indication so far from the Chinese government that the rule will be revoked; it will only be delayed.
In this case, only is an adverb.
A-
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LiveinjapanWhat part of speech is 'only' here?Adverb. Meaning: merely.
... no indication ... that the rule will be revoked, only [an indication that the rule will be] delayed.
CJ
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I like "merely."
The sequence seems a little ambiguous. To say that it will not be revoked implies that it is currently in force, or in effect.
To say that it will be delayed (postponed) implies that it has not yet gone into effect.
Perhaps the true meaning is that it will be "temporarily suspended."
I suppose it's possible for a law to be passed
The sequence seems a little ambiguous. To say that it will not be revoked implies that it is currently in force, or in effect.
To say that it will be delayed (postponed) implies that it has not yet gone into effect.
Perhaps the true meaning is that it will be "temporarily suspended."
I suppose it's possible for a law to be passed
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Thank you all!!!!
It's interesting there is a little difference between Mr M, AStars and CJ as to omitted words, but I see that the core meaning of your suggestions is the same! And finally, Avangi makes it perfectly understandable, thanks.
It's interesting there is a little difference between Mr M, AStars and CJ as to omitted words, but I see that the core meaning of your suggestions is the same! And finally, Avangi makes it perfectly understandable, thanks.
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