单词	although
释义	althoughal‧though /ɔːlˈðəʊ $ ɒːlˈðoʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction Word Origin WORD ORIGINalthough Origin: 1300-1400 all ‘even’ + though Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Although she joined the company only a year ago, she's already been promoted twice. Although the car's old, it still runs well. No, it's my responsibility, although I appreciate your offer. Patty may have left, although I'm not sure. Thesaurus THESAURUS► but conjunction used when linking two words or phrases that seem opposite or very different in meaning. Don’t use but at the beginning of a sentence in written English: · The plant’s leaves are big, but its flowers are quite small.· Her books are fascinating but often rather disturbing.· Many French dishes are basically simple, but they can take a long time to prepare.· Most of us value human life, but but some people think of animals as being equally important. ► although conjunction used when contrasting one clause with another in the same sentence: · Although you are in the middle of the city, you feel as if you are in the countryside.· The windmill is still in good working order, although it has not been used since the 1950s.· I enjoyed German although I wasn’t very good at it.· Although lack of sleep causes some problems, it has a relatively small effect on performance at work. ► however conjunction used when saying something that seems different or surprising after your previous statement. It is usually used in the middle of a sentence, separated from the rest of the sentence by commas. It can also come at the beginning: · Jack and his family managed to escape before the soldiers arrived. Other families in the village, however, were less lucky.· Their economy was incredibly successful in the 1980s. Since then, however, there has been a big rise in unemployment.· The town is a long way from the nearest big city. However, there is a good bus service.· He began his academic career as a mathematician. However, his main achievements were in the field of nuclear physics. ► nevertheless/nonetheless conjunction used when saying something that seems different or surprising after your previous statement. It is used at the beginning or end of a sentence: · A series of studies 20 years ago suggested that there was a link between watching violent films and violent behaviour. Nevertheless, the results remain highly controversial.· It was certainly a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· The weather turned bad early in the day, but the festival was a great success nonetheless.· It was very hard digging in the dry ground, but the work was satisfying nevertheless. ► while/whereas conjunction used when making comparisons and saying that something is true of one person, thing, or situation, but it is different for another. They are used when contrasting one clause with another in the same sentence: · Taxes make up 62% of the price of a litre of petrol in France, whereas in Britain, the tax is 75%.· Some people visit their doctor once every few weeks, while others may not visit a doctor for several years.· Whereas in most of the world they drive on the right, in the UK and Japan they drive on the left. ► by contrast formal used when making comparisons and saying that a person, thing, or situation is very different from the one you have just mentioned. It is used when referring back to the previous sentence: · The surface temperature on Venus is higher than the boiling point of water. Mars, by contrast, is very cold.· A report by the FBI shows that 26% of female murder victims in 1995 were killed by their husbands or boyfriends. By contrast, only 3% of male victims were killed by their wives or girlfriends. Longman Language Activatorwhen it is surprising that two different things are both true► although/though · I really need some time alone, although I know I'll miss the kids while I'm gone.· He won several medals, though he was only 15 years old.· You've been here before, though you might not remember because you were pretty little.· Although Milan is an industrial city, it still has enormous charm.even though (=use this when you want to emphasize what you are saying) · We bought tickets to go to France, even though this isn't really the best time of year to go.though old/tired/brief etc · The marriage, though brief, was a happy one. ► while also whilst British formal use this to introduce a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising or says something different from it: · While I like Carter personally, I don't think what he's doing is right.· Whilst a Rolls Royce is a very nice car, it is extremely expensive to maintain.· While six percent of ordinary homes were damaged in the earthquake, only three percent of mobile homes were damaged. ► may be ... but ... use this when you are telling someone that although what they have said may be true, something else that seems very different is a fact: · He may be intelligent but he has no common sense.· Bechler may be behind some of the problems, but he is not the only person responsible. when a particular fact does not prevent something from happening► although/though · Although I missed my train, I still arrived at work on time.· Although we are a small company, we produce over 10,000 cars a year.even though (=use this when you want to emphasize what you are saying) · She always buys us expensive presents, even though she can't really afford them. ► in spite of/despite even though something happens or is true, especially something bad: · In spite of everything, I still enjoyed the trip.· He wore a black leather jacket, despite the heat.· The stock price has remained strong, in spite of the problems the company is having.· In spite of the language difficulty, we soon became friends.· Despite my misgivings, I took the job.despite yourself (=despite efforts to behave or feel differently): · At the end of the movie, Liz began to cry despite herself.in spite of the fact that/despite the fact that: · Many poor people give quite a bit of money to charities, despite the fact that they do not have that much themselves. 1used to introduce a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising or unlikely SYN  though:  Although in poor health, she continued to carry out her duties. We decided to take rooms in Longwood House, although we knew we could not really afford the rent. Although I can’t help admiring the man’s courage, I do not approve of his methods.2used to add a statement that balances or reduces the effect of what you have just said SYN  but:  You can copy down my answers, although I’m not sure they’re right. No, this is my responsibility, although I appreciate your offer.► see thesaurus at but
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