nay

名词 nay:

1. a negative

副词 nay:

1. not this merely but also; not only so but

1. He is a yea and nay man.
   他是一个优柔寡断的人。
2. Nay, there is no stand or impediment in the wit, but may be wrought out by fit studies; like as diseases of the body, may have appropriate exercises.
   人之才智但有滞碍，无不可读适当之书使之顺畅，一如身体百病，皆可借相宜之运动除之。
3. It is difficult, nay, impossible.
   那是困难的，不，简直是不可能的。
4. I'm sure you'll not say me nay.
   我相信你不会拒绝我的。
5. I suspect, nay, I am certain, that he is wrong.
   我怀疑，不，我肯定他错了。