despite

KK [dɪˋspaɪt] /dɪˈspaɪt/

介系詞

  1. 1

    儘管、雖然、即使

    Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert went ahead as planned.

    儘管下著大雨,那場戶外演唱會還是照計畫舉行。

  2. 2

    不顧、不管

    She took the job despite her family's strong objections.

    她不顧家人強烈反對,接下了那份工作。

片語

  1. 1

    不由自主地、忍不住用於 despite oneself

    He laughed despite himself when he saw the photo.

    看到那張照片時,他忍不住笑了出來。

  2. 2

    儘管、雖然用於 despite the fact that

    Despite the fact that he apologized, she stayed angry.

    儘管他道了歉,她還是很生氣。