not to say

短语 连词 conj.

英文释义

短语
  1. Used to clarify a statement: not intended to mean.
    — “Without an engaged audience, there’s no route to stardom.” ¶ That’s not to say that Sophie thinks the internet celebrity is dead. They may just have to work a little harder for it.
连词 conj.
  1. Even; perhaps; almost.
    — At first Marc was somewhat shocked, then he burst out laughing and finally came to the conclusion that actually it was all rather sad, not to say stupid.
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