FORM/USE: 'NOT ONLY … BUT (ALSO)' WITH INVERSION, FOCUS
EGP #177 | C1 | CLAUSES / coordinated Can combine clauses using 'not only' in front position followed by an inverted first clause + … 'but (also)' to introduce the second clause, to give focus. Lexical range: N/A
新政策不仅降低了成本，还提升了员工满意度。
___Not ___only ___did the new policy reduce costs, ___but it improved employee satisfaction as well.
音乐会不仅座无虚席，而且每一位评论家都给出了热烈好评。
___Not ___only ___was the concert sold out, ___but ___also every critic gave it a glowing review.
病人不仅完全康复了，还提前回到了工作岗位。
___Not ___only ___has the patient recovered fully, ___but she returned to work ahead of schedule.
这家餐厅不仅价格实惠，而且菜品也非常出色。
___Not ___only ___is this restaurant affordable, ___but ___also the food is outstanding.
定期锻炼不仅能改善身体健康，还能提升心理幸福感。
___Not ___only ___can regular exercise improve your physical health, ___but it can boost your mental well-being too.