但我需要

but I need

→ 但
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but I need 但 introduces a contrast with what was said before.
CH: 但我需要一点时间。
EN: But I need a little time.

但我需要知道他的一些事情

But I need to know some things about him.

— 两生花 (1991)

好,听着我并不会死但我需要点时间一个月左右,可以吗?

Okay, listen, I’m not going to die, but I need some time—about a month or so. Is that okay?

— 天才一族 (2001)

但我需要这种人

But I need someone like that.

— 精英部队2:大敌当前 (2010)

但我需要个家教

But I need a tutor.

— 青春年少 (1998)

但我需要他的钱买武器

But I need his money to buy weapons.

— 风吹麦浪 (2006)

但我需要有人来这里

But I need someone to come here.

— 普通女人 (2017)