只能

[zhǐ néng]

• not having any other choice; obliged to do sth
• nip
• can but
• have no choice but to
• have no option but to

例句

1. 这种事情只能私下处理。
   This sort of business can only be transacted in private.
2. 没有任何指示，我只能按我认为最好的方法去做了。
   Failing instructions I did what I thought was best.
3. 我的时间很宝贵，我只能见你几分钟。
   My time is precious; I can only give you a few minutes.
4. 他只能靠微薄的收入来养家。
   He had to support his family with his meager income.
5. 这把锁只能从里面打开。
   This lock can only be opened from the inside.

近反义词

【近义词】

• 不得不
• 只好
• 只得