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Prep 例:Despite 英[Dɪˈspaɪt 美[Dɪˈspaɪt Prep.不管;尽管(自己)不愿意;不在乎;虽有;N.侮辱;憎恨;怨恨;轻蔑的拒绝或不承认 尽管;虽然 Introduce Fact

单词 despite
音标
英[dɪˈspaɪt] 美[dɪˈspaɪt]
解释
prep.不管;尽管(自己)不愿意;不在乎;虽有;n.侮辱;憎恨;怨恨;轻蔑的拒绝或不承认;
例句

PREP
尽管;虽然
You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
例:Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found...尽管进行了彻底的调查,还是没有发现索思韦尔博士的任何踪迹。
例:The National Health Service has visibly deteriorated, despite increased spending...尽管支出在增加,但国民医疗保健服务的质量却明显下降了。

PREP
不由自主;情不自禁
If you do something despite yourself you do it although you did not really intend or expect to.
例:Despite myself, Harry's remarks had caused me to stop and reflect.哈里的话让我不由自主地停下来细想。
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