notwithstandingKK [ˏnɑtwɪθˋstændɪŋ] /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/發音介系詞1儘管、雖然、不顧正式Notwithstanding the heavy rain, the outdoor concert went ahead.儘管下著大雨，那場戶外演唱會還是照常舉行。2儘管、雖然正式；置於名詞之後Their objections notwithstanding, the committee approved the new budget.儘管他們反對，委員會還是通過了新預算。副詞1儘管如此、然而正式The plan is expensive; we should try it notwithstanding.這個計畫花費不小，但我們還是應該試一試。連接詞1雖然、儘管舊式Notwithstanding that she was tired, she finished the report.雖然她很疲累，還是把報告寫完了。