[zhǐ shì]
(仅仅是) merely; only; just
									
										She called on us merely for the sake of courtesy.
										她来访只是为了礼貌。
									
									
									
										It is merely a pretense.
										这只是托词而已。
									
									
									
										My opinion hasn't been well thought out and is only for your reference.
										我的意见很不成熟,只是供你参考。
									
									
									
										This is simply a question of formalities.
										这只是手续问题。
									
									
									
										I would very much like to go there, however my hands are full.
										我很想去,只是忙不过来。
									
									
									
										His English is not bad, but his pronunciation isn't too good.
										他的英语学得不错,只是发音还不太好。