| 词汇 | although |
| 释义 | althoughUK:*/ɔːlˈðəʊ/US:/ɔlˈðoʊ/ ,(ôl ᵺō′)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:Jamaican: 主要翻译 although conj (though, even though)虽然；尽管I see her all the time although I never speak to her.我经常见到她，尽管从来没和她说过话。usage: used as conjunctionsYou use although or though to introduce a subordinate clause in which you mention something that contrasts with what you are saying in the main clause. Though is not used in very formal English.I can't play the piano, although I took lessons for years.It wasn't my decision, though I think I agree with it. You can put even in front of though for emphasis. She wore a coat, even though it was a very hot day.Don't put ‘even’ in front of although.Be carefulWhen a sentence begins with although or though, don't use ‘but’ or ‘yet’ to introduce the main clause. Don't say, for example, ‘Although he was late, yet he stopped to buy a sandwich’. You say ‘Although he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich’.Although he was English, he spoke fluent French.Though he hadn't stopped working all day, he wasn't tired.Be carefulDon't use although or though in front of a noun phrase. Don't say, for example, ‘Although his hard work, he failed his exam’. You say ‘In spite of his hard work, he failed his exam’ or ‘Despite his hard work, he failed his exam’.In spite of poor health, my father was always cheerful.Despite her confidence, Cindy was uncertain what to do next. |
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