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- 只得
只得
zhǐ dé
Meaning
- to have no alternative but to; to be obliged to
Definition
只能；不得不。
can only; have to; be forced to.
Usage
表示在某种情况下没有别的选择，只能采取某种行动，常用于表示无奈或被迫。
Indicates that there is no alternative in a certain situation, and one can only take a certain action. Often used to express helplessness or being forced.
Examples
- 1 因为下雨，我们只得取消野餐。 (Because it rained, we had to cancel the picnic.)
- 2 他没有带伞，只得冒雨跑回家。 (He didn't bring an umbrella, so he had to run home in the rain.)
- 3 公交车坏了，我只好走路上班。 (The bus broke down, so I had to walk to work.)
- 4 由于预算有限，我们只得放弃这个计划。 (Due to limited budget, we had to give up this plan.)
- 5 她找不到钥匙，只得请开锁师傅来。 (She couldn't find the keys, so she had to call a locksmith.)
- 6 考试没通过，他只得准备补考。 (He didn't pass the exam, so he had to prepare for a retake.)
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