英语词汇“though”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

pronunciation note: Pronounced (ðoʊ) for meanings [sense 1] and , [sense 2], and (ðoʊ) for meanings [sense 3] to , [sense 6].

1. conjunction

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 abigger 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 More Synonyms of though

2. conjunction

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 pinchednerve.

His achievements, though hardly exciting, were widely admired.

3. adverb

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 More Synonyms of though

See though I say it myself/though I say so myself

5. as though

6. even though

All related terms of 'though'

Chinese translation of 'though'

though

(ðəu)

conj

(= although) 虽(雖)然 (suīrán)
⇒ Though he hadn't stopped working all day, he wasn't tired. 虽然一整天都在工作，他却不累。 (Suīrán yī zhěng tiān dōu zài gōngzuò, tā què bù lèi.)

adv

但是 (dànshì)
⇒ It's not easy, though. 但是不容易啊。 (Dànshì bù róngyì a.)
even though 尽(儘)管 (jǐnguǎn)

though 和 although 都用在从句中，引出某个意外的情况或跟另一事实形成对照的情况。though 不用于非常正式的英语中。 Though he was noisy and sometimes arrogant, I quite liked him ... It was certainly not paper, though it looked very much like it ... Although she said she was hungry, she refused food and drink ... The street is much the same, although there are some rather smart new shops. even though 可用于强调令人吃惊的事实。 She wore a fur coat, even though it was a very hot day. as though 通过对比或解释的方式来描述某个情形。 He looked at me as though I was a total stranger ... The furniture looked as though it had come out of somebody's attic. though 也可以表示 'however' 的含义。但这种用法非常不正式。 At weekends, though, the atmosphere changes ... He was dressed neatly, though.

单词	though
释义	Trends of though View usage for: though pronunciation note: Pronounced (ðoʊ) for meanings [sense 1] and , [sense 2], and (ðoʊ) for meanings [sense 3] to , [sense 6]. 1. conjunction 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 abigger 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 More Synonyms of though 2. conjunction 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 pinchednerve. His achievements, though hardly exciting, were widely admired. 3. adverb 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 More Synonyms of though 4. See though I say it myself/though I say so myself 5. as though 6. even though though in British English (ðəʊ) conjunction (subordinating) 1. (sometimes preceded by even) despite the fact that though he tries hard, he always fails poor though she is, her life is happy 2. as though adverb 3. nevertheless; however he can't dance: he sings well, though Word origin Old English theah; related to Old Frisian thāch, Old Saxon, Old High German thōh, Old Norse thō though in American English (ðoʊ) conjunction 1. in spite of the fact that; notwithstanding that; although though the car was repaired, it rattled 2. and yet they will probably win, though no one else thinks so 3. even if; supposing that though he may fail, he will have tried adverb 4. however; nevertheless she sings well, though Word origin ME thah, thogh < OE theah & ON tho, akin to Ger doch, yet, however, Goth thauh Examples of 'though' in a sentence though Though his case is persuasive, there are moments when focus is lost. Times, Sunday Times (2016) On the other hand, it certainly sounds as though there is something wrong. The Sun (2016) The library job sounds good though doesn't it? Times, Sunday Times (2016) It definitely looks like somebody, though. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This was time well spent, though. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That is not stopping companies from trying, though. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I don't think we want to go through it again though. The Sun (2016) Sometimes, though, they do and you need to know who did it. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It did not set England back, though. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Finally, though, the penny has dropped. The Sun (2017) It was as though he were finally free. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The good news though is that the real racers do know how to handle these awesome vehicles. The Sun (2011) We sometimes preach as though it were not. Christianity Today (2000) She looked as though she were going to a funeral. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We returned it all the next day though. The Sun (2014) The touchscreen controls work well though sometimes the action does get a little cluttered. The Sun (2008) Though it sounds like they could just as easily be the things you want to get away from! The Sun (2014) The forum is clearly a force for good though a lack of resources has made its task a difficult one. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It will not be easy though. The Sun (2012) No one has heard from him since the court case though we have emailed the prison about getting in touch with him. The Sun (2012) He has no plans to tackle such issues in his work again, though. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Neither company has been particularly well rewarded, though. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This will come back, though it is not obvious when. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Physical proximity would certainly help, though. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It was warmer inside, though there was hardly a flicker of chilli in the food. Hyland, Paul Indian Balm - Travels in the Southern Subcontinent (1994) It finally feels as though the end is in sight, but what happens next? The Sun (2015) People do seem to like it, though. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He wears the years well, though strangely. Times, Sunday Times (2013) She's back home now though and she keeps saying how proud she was. The Sun (2009) It has had all sorts of technical difficulties, though it says it is committed to safe exploration. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It is important for your daughter to be honest with her about personal history though and not try to write your son out of the script. The Sun (2012) I still feel guilty though, despite not doing anything wrong. The Sun (2015) EVEN though we've been together for two years my boyfriend still wants to meet other women. The Sun (2012) In other languages though British English: though /ðəʊ/ ADVERB You use though when talking about an idea that is not what you would expect. I like him. He sometimes makes me angry, though. American English: though Arabic: رَغْمَ ذَلِكَ Brazilian Portuguese: no entanto Chinese: 尽管 Croatian: iako Czech: však Danish: dog Dutch: desondanks European Spanish: sin embargo Finnish: kuitenkin French: toutefois German: doch Greek: ωστόσο Italian: tuttavia Japanese: でも Korean: 그렇지만 Norwegian: dog Polish: jednak European Portuguese: no entanto Romanian: totuși Russian: однако Latin American Spanish: sin embargo Swedish: ändå Thai: อย่างไรก็ตาม Turkish: gerçi Ukrainian: хоча Vietnamese: mặc dù British English: though /ðəʊ/ CONJUNCTION even although You use though to add information that changes what you have already said. They went to the same school, though they never met there. American English: though Arabic: وَلَوْ أَنَّ Brazilian Portuguese: embora Chinese: 虽然 Croatian: no Czech: i když Danish: selv om Dutch: hoewel European Spanish: aunque Finnish: vaikka French: même si German: obwohl Greek: αν και Italian: sebbene Japanese: ･･･にもかかわらず Korean: ...임에도 불구하고 Norwegian: selv om Polish: chociaż European Portuguese: embora Romanian: cu toate acestea Russian: хотя Latin American Spanish: aunque Swedish: fastän Thai: ถึงแม้ว่า Turkish: her ne kadar Ukrainian: проте Vietnamese: mặc dù British English: though /ðəʊ/ CONJUNCTION in contrast You use though to start talking about an idea that is not what you would expect. He plays in adult tennis games even though he is only 15. American English: though Arabic: مَعَ أَنَّ Brazilian Portuguese: apesar Chinese: 虽然 Croatian: iako Czech: ačkoli Danish: selv om Dutch: hoewel European Spanish: aunque Finnish: vaikka French: bien que German: obwohl Greek: όμως Italian: sebbene Japanese: ･･･だけれども Korean: 비록~이긴 하지만 Norwegian: om Polish: chociaż European Portuguese: embora Romanian: chiar dacă Russian: хотя Latin American Spanish: aunque Swedish: trots att Thai: แม้ว่า Turkish: rağmen Ukrainian: хоча Vietnamese: mặc dù All related terms of 'though' as though 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. even though You use even if or even though to indicate that a particular fact does not make the rest of your statement untrue . what though what difference does it make that as if as it would be if even if supposing that; though make as if to behave as if though I say it myself/though I say so myself 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 . Chinese translation of 'though' though (ðəu) conj (= although) 虽(雖)然 (suīrán) ⇒ Though he hadn't stopped working all day, he wasn't tired. 虽然一整天都在工作，他却不累。 (Suīrán yī zhěng tiān dōu zài gōngzuò, tā què bù lèi.) adv 但是 (dànshì) ⇒ It's not easy, though. 但是不容易啊。 (Dànshì bù róngyì a.) even though 尽(儘)管 (jǐnguǎn) though 和 although 都用在从句中，引出某个意外的情况或跟另一事实形成对照的情况。though 不用于非常正式的英语中。 Though he was noisy and sometimes arrogant, I quite liked him ... It was certainly not paper, though it looked very much like it ... Although she said she was hungry, she refused food and drink ... The street is much the same, although there are some rather smart new shops. even though 可用于强调令人吃惊的事实。 She wore a fur coat, even though it was a very hot day. as though 通过对比或解释的方式来描述某个情形。 He looked at me as though I was a total stranger ... The furniture looked as though it had come out of somebody's attic. though 也可以表示 'however' 的含义。但这种用法非常不正式。 At weekends, though, the atmosphere changes ... He was dressed neatly, though. (conjunction) in the sense of although Definition despite the fact that She's very good at running, though she certainly isn't a world champion. Synonyms although while even if despite the fact that allowing granted even though albeit notwithstanding even supposing tho' (adverb) in the sense of nevertheless Definition nevertheless or however I like him. He makes me angry sometimes, though. Synonyms nevertheless Their exchanges were sparky, but the trio nevertheless agreed on a range of issues. still I still dream of home. however Some of the food crops failed. However, the cotton did quite well. yet This weekend yet more uniformed soldiers were posted at official buildings. nonetheless all the same She didn't understand the joke but laughed all the same. for all that notwithstanding Additional synonyms in the sense of all the same Definition nevertheless She didn't understand the joke but laughed all the same. Synonyms nevertheless, still, regardless, nonetheless, after all, in any case, for all that, notwithstanding, in any event, anyhow, just the same, be that as it may in the sense of however Definition still Some of the food crops failed. However, the cotton did quite well. Synonyms but, nevertheless, still, though, yet, even though, on the other hand, nonetheless, notwithstanding, anyhow, be that as it may in the sense of still Definition up to this or that time I still dream of home. Synonyms yet, even now, up until now, up to this time Synonyms of 'though' though Explore 'though' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of yet Definition still This weekend yet more uniformed soldiers were posted at official buildings. Synonyms still, further, in addition, as well, moreover, besides, to boot, additionally, over and above, into the bargain
随便看	make a clean breast of something make-a-clean-sweep make-a-clean-sweep-of-something- make-a-complaint make-a-convenience-of make-a-dash make a day of it make-a-dent-in-something- make-a-difference make a difference to something or someone make a donation make a face make-a-fool-of-someone make-a-fool-of-yourself make a fool (or an ass, etc.) of make-a-fool-or-an-ass-etc-of make-after make-a-fuss make-a-fuss-of make a fuss of something or someone make a fuss to kick up a fuss make a game of make-a-go-of-something make-a-habit-of make-a-hames-of

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