despite

[dɪˈspaɪt]
  • 释义
  • 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