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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

although

英  [ɔːlˈðəʊ]
    

[CONJ]

    CONJ. 连词
  • 1. 尽管

    You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement that contrasts with the statement in the main clause.

    近义词

    even though

    双语例句

    例：

    Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great.

    尽管只有少数人知道他，但是他在这些人中的名声却很大。

    2. 虽然

    You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement that makes the main clause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected.

    近义词

    though , even though

    双语例句

    例：

    Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV.

    虽然当时我只有6岁，我还能记得在电视上看见过它。

    3. 虽然

    You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause but modifies the strength of that statement.

    近义词

    though , however

    双语例句

    例：

    He was in love with her, although a man seldom puts that name to what he feels.

    他爱上了她，虽然一个男人很少用这个词来形容他的感受。

    4. 尽管

    You use although when admitting a fact about something that you regard as less important than a contrasting fact.

    近义词

    even though

    双语例句

    例：

    Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style.

    尽管价格昂贵，但它们经久耐用并且永不过时。

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