despite

[dɪˈspaɪt]
  • prep.

    尽管;虽然;不由自主;


  • 词义辨析

    despite, after, for, notwithstanding, with

    这几个词都可表示“让步”。after表示“让步”时在大多数情况下要和all连用,意思是“经过一切…之后,仍然…”; despite和in spite of具有相同的意思,但despite是正式用语,且语气较强; for表示“让步”时,其意思和用法与with基本相同,表示有保留的或未起作用的理由、原因,有“虽然…还是…”“尽管…仍然…”的意思,它们一般用于口语中,而且都必须和all连用,出现在句首; notwithstanding是正式用语,表示“让步”的语气较弱,其宾语往往是表示难度较小的障碍的名词,它引导的短语可以置于句首,亦可置于句中或句末,有时还可置于它引导的短语之后。

    despite, in spite of

    despite和in spite of是两个可以互换使用的介词和介词短语,均表示“不管,不顾”。despite比in spite of简单、语气轻,也更文雅一些,但后者比前者用得更普遍,常用于“in spite of everything”中。

    despite,in spite of,notwithstanding

    这些前置词或前置短语都含有“虽然,尽管”之意。
    despite书面用词,指不受某事或某种原因的阻碍,语气轻于in spite of。
    in spite of在这些词中语气最强,可与despite换用,口语或书面语中都可使用。
    notwithstanding语气最弱,仅表示一种障碍的存在。

  • 双语例句
1、

The pilot homed in by means of radar, despite the poor visibility.

尽管能见度极差,飞机由雷达导航返航了.

——《现代英汉综合大词典》

2、

They were all in top hats and cutaways despite the growing heat.

虽然天气越来越热,他们仍全部戴着高顶礼帽,穿着燕尾服。

——柯林斯例句

3、

I actually skated, and despite some teetering I did not fall on the ice.

我真的滑冰了——尽管有些踉跄,但没有跌跟头。

——柯林斯例句

4、

Despite her scruffy clothes, there was an air of sophistication about her.

尽管她衣衫褴褛, 但神态老练世故.

——《简明英汉词典》

5、

I felt intellectually superior despite — shock horror — my lack of qualifications.

我觉得自己比别人聪明,尽管,天啊,我没有什么资历。

——柯林斯例句

6、

The business folded up despite its brave start.

生意虽然开始时很成功,但终于失败了.

——《现代英汉综合大词典》

7、

Despite the violence that preceded the elections, reports say that polling was orderly and peaceful.

虽然选举之前有过暴力事件,但有报道称投票过程秩序井然,波澜不惊。

——柯林斯例句

8、

She swims well despite her disabilities.

尽管身体残疾,她却是个游泳好手.

——《简明英汉词典》

9、

It took six days to arrive despite being posted first class.

尽管按第一类邮件投递,还是用了6天时间才寄到。

——柯林斯例句

10、

The gentleman, despite his advanced years, helped Kathryn back to her seat.

这位绅士,尽管年事已高,仍然帮着凯瑟琳回到座位上。

——柯林斯例句

11、

Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.

尽管他身形庞大,移动起来还是很灵巧。

——柯林斯例句

12、

His determination remains as strong as ever despite all the setbacks he has encountered.

他虽然遇到许多挫折,可是意志仍旧那样坚强.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

13、

Despite his hectic work schedule, Benny has rarely suffered poor health.

尽管工作繁忙,本尼却少有身体不好的时候。

柯林斯例句

14、

Despite the occasional hiccup, the US and Laos have had quite cordial relations.

尽管偶尔出现一些小的磕碰,美国和老挝一直保持着很友好的关系。

——柯林斯例句

15、

Despite its length and convoluted plot, "Asta's Book" is a rich and rewarding read.

虽然篇幅很长,而且情节复杂,但是《阿斯塔的书》仍不失为一部内容丰富、值得一读的作品。

——柯林斯例句

16、

There has been an overall growth in population, despite some draconian efforts to contain it.

尽管有严厉的遏制措施,人口还是在全面增长.

——《简明英汉词典》

17、

He'd obviously kept himself fit despite his years of confinement.

显然,尽管监禁多年,他依旧保持着身体健康。

——柯林斯例句

18、

Despite signs of an improvement in the economy, there is no room for complacency.

尽管在经济方面有改善的迹象,但仍不容自满。

——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

19、

Despite its immensity, it is both simple and elegant, fulfilling its designer's dream to create'an enormous object drawn as faintly as possible.

桥尽管很大, 但它结构简单,而外形雅观, 实现了设计师要创造出 “ 一个在重物作用下尽可能不变形的庞然大物”的理想.

——《用法词典》

20、

He persevered despite discouragement from those around him.

尽管周围一片劝阻声,他还是锲而不舍。

——柯林斯例句

21、

We shall be victorious in despite of difficulties.

不管有什么困难,我们一定会胜利.

《简明英汉词典》

22、

Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found.

尽管进行了彻底的调查,还是没有发现索思韦尔博士的任何踪迹。

——柯林斯例句

23、

Despite myself, Harry's remarks had caused me to stop and reflect.

哈里的话让我不由自主地停下来细想。

——柯林斯例句

24、

A large crowd had gathered despite the lateness of the hour.

尽管天色已晚,仍有一大群人聚集到了一起。

——柯林斯例句

25、

Despite its demonstrable speed and safety, the boat failed to become popular.

虽然其速度和安全性都可得到证明,但这种船还是不受欢迎。

——柯林斯例句

26、

Despite the vehicle's size and weight it is not difficult to drive.

尽管车子很大很重,但它一点都不难开。

——柯林斯例句

27、

Despite being a big star, she's very approachable.

她虽然是个大明星,却非常平易近人。

——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

28、

Despite his fabulous wealth, he is very much a man of the people.

他虽然腰缠万贯,却非常亲民。

——柯林斯例句

29、

Despite what happened in the past I want her to know I am there for her.

无论过去发生过什么,我希望她知道,我是支持她的。

——柯林斯例句

30、

Despite the unsettled weather, we had a marvellous weekend.

尽管天气一会儿好一会儿差,我们仍然度过了一个美好的周末。

——柯林斯例句

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