despite
prep. 尽管,虽然; 不由自主
You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
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。
The National Health Service has visibly deteriorated, despite increased spending...
尽管支出在增加,但国民医疗保健服务的质量却明显下降了。
If you do something despite yourself you do it although you did not really intend or expect to.
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。
1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike;
2. contemptuous disregard;
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 (或 in despite of)
(古)不管,尽管,任凭
despite oneself
不由自主地;身不由己地
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.
The business folded up despite its brave start.
生意虽然开始时很成功,但终于失败了.
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.
She swims well despite her disabilities.
尽管身体残疾,她却是个游泳好手.
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.