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单词 though
释义
though
pronunciation note:   Pronounced (ðoʊ ) for meanings [sense 1] and , [sense 2], and (ð ) for meanings [sense 3] to , [sense 6].
1. conjunction B1+
You use though to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. You often use though to introduce a fact which you regard as less important than the fact in the main clause.
The film was exactly how I had pictured it, though I think Gale should have had a bigger part.
After this news Ford broke down again, though he blamed the breakdown on his work.
He's very attractive, though certainly not a ladykiller.
The rest of his 'team' are simply assistants, though all very good at what they do.
Synonyms: although, while, even if, despite the fact that  
2. conjunction B2
You use though to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause and weakens the force of what it is saying.
I look back on it as the bloodiest (though not literally) winter of the war.
The problem was finally, though not conclusively, identified as a severely pinched nerve.
His achievements, though hardly exciting, were widely admired.
3. adverb B2
You use though to indicate that the information in a clause contrasts with or modifies information given in a previous sentence or sentences.
I like him. Though he makes me angry sometimes.
Many feel, as I do, that his speech went too far. At least it was coherent, though.
Try not to decapitate the roses when pruning. If you do, though, don't worry.
Synonyms: nevertheless, still, however, yet  
4. though I say it myself/though I say so myself phrase
You can say though I say so myself or even though I say it myself when you are praising yourself or something you have done, but do not want to sound too proud. [mainly spoken]
I'm a good cook, though I say it myself.
Even though I do say it myself we've probably got the best little restaurant in town.
5. as though phrase B2
You use as if and as though when you are giving a possible explanation for something or saying that something appears to be the case when it is not.
Anne shrugged, as if she didn't know.
He burst into a high-pitched laugh, as though he'd said something funny.
6. even though phrase B2
You use even if or even though to indicate that a particular fact does not make the rest of your statement untrue.
Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, even if she ends up doing something wrong.
Even though I work by myself, there are other people I can interact with.
Translations:
Chinese: 尽管, 虽然, 虽然
Japanese: でも, ・・・にもかかわらず, ・・・だけれども
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