COMPLEX NOUN PHRASES WITH ADJECTIVES COMBINED WITH 'BUT'
EGP #672 | B2 | NOUNS / noun phrases Can form an increasing range of complex noun phrases with more than one adjective combined with 'but'. Lexical range: N/A
在旧城区闲逛时，我们拐进了一条不起眼的小巷，却被两边斑驳的石墙和探出窗台的鲜花深深吸引了。
We wandered into a ___narrow ___but ___charming alley in the old town, captivated by the weathered stone walls and flowers spilling from windowsills.
这台老机器卡顿了好几天，维修师傅看完后只用一把扳手拧了几下就搞定了，连零件都没换。
The repairman fixed the old machine with a ___simple ___but ___effective trick — just a few turns of a wrench, no parts needed.
我爸那辆开了十几年的车，外表落了漆、座椅也磨破了，却从来没把我们撂在半路上。
My dad drives an ___old ___but ___reliable car with peeling paint and worn seats, yet it has never left us stranded.
她用豆腐、菠菜和鸡蛋，花不到十块钱就给一家老小做了一顿晚饭，每个人都吃得很满足。
With just tofu, spinach, and eggs, she made a ___cheap ___but ___nutritious dinner that satisfied the whole family — both elderly and young.
他的发言只用了两分钟多一点，没有讲稿也没有投影，但台下所有人听完后都沉默了好几秒才爆发出掌声。
He delivered a ___short ___but ___powerful speech — just over two minutes, no notes — and the room fell silent for a moment before breaking into applause.