although

【发音】

美 /ɔl'ðo/ 英 /ɔːl'ðəʊ; ɒl-/

【翻译】

1. conj.尽管，虽然

   英释:used to introduce a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising or unlikely

【例句】

1. Although in poor health, she continued to carry out her duties.

   尽管身体不好，她仍继续执行任务。

2. We decided to take rooms in Longwood House, although we knew we could not really afford the rent.

   虽然我们知道自己其实付不起租金，但还是决定住朗伍德庄园的房间。

3. Although I can’t help admiring the man’s courage, I do not approve of his methods.

   尽管我不得不佩服那个男子的勇气，却并不赞成他的方法。

【真题例句】

1. (2017.6 • CET4 • • 阅读理解)...their memories are highly self-centred: although they can remember “autobiographical” life events in extraordinary detail...

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【同、近义词】

1. conj.虽然，尽管

   while/though/as/albeit/