| 单词 | though |
| 释义 | though pronunciation note: Pronounced (ðoʊ ) for meanings [sense 1] and , [sense 2], and (ðoʊ ) for meanings [sense 3] to , [sense 6]. 1. conjunction B1+ You use though to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. You often use though to introduce a fact which you regard as less important than the fact in the main clause. The film was exactly how I had pictured it, though I think Gale should have had a bigger part. After this news Ford broke down again, though he blamed the breakdown on his work. He's very attractive, though certainly not a ladykiller. The rest of his 'team' are simply assistants, though all very good at what they do. Synonyms: although, while, even if, despite the fact that 2. conjunction B2 You use though to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause and weakens the force of what it is saying. I look back on it as the bloodiest (though not literally) winter of the war. The problem was finally, though not conclusively, identified as a severely pinched nerve. His achievements, though hardly exciting, were widely admired. 3. adverb B2 You use though to indicate that the information in a clause contrasts with or modifies information given in a previous sentence or sentences. I like him. Though he makes me angry sometimes. Many feel, as I do, that his speech went too far. At least it was coherent, though. Try not to decapitate the roses when pruning. If you do, though, don't worry. Synonyms: nevertheless, still, however, yet 4. though I say it myself/though I say so myself phrase You can say though I say so myself or even though I say it myself when you are praising yourself or something you have done, but do not want to sound too proud. [mainly spoken] I'm a good cook, though I say it myself. Even though I do say it myself we've probably got the best little restaurant in town. 5. as though phrase B2 You use as if and as though when you are giving a possible explanation for something or saying that something appears to be the case when it is not. Anne shrugged, as if she didn't know. He burst into a high-pitched laugh, as though he'd said something funny. 6. even though phrase B2 You use even if or even though to indicate that a particular fact does not make the rest of your statement untrue. Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, even if she ends up doing something wrong. Even though I work by myself, there are other people I can interact with. Translations: Chinese: 尽管, 虽然, 虽然 Japanese: でも, ･･･にもかかわらず, ･･･だけれども |
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