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

1. conjunction

You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.

Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great.

Although the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous.

Synonyms: though, while, even if, even though More Synonyms of although

2. conjunction

You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the mainclause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected.

Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV.

Although he was twice as old as us, he became the life and soul of the company.

3. conjunction

You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause but modifies the strength of that statement.

He was in love with her, although he did not put that name to it.

4. conjunction

You use although when admitting a fact about something which you regard as less important than a contrasting fact.

Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style.

Although not ideal, this attitude is not entirely destructive.

Chinese translation of 'although'

although

(ɔːlˈðəu)

conj

(= despite the fact that) 尽(儘)管 (jǐnguǎn)
⇒ Although he was late he stopped for a sandwich. 尽管已经晚了，他还是停下来吃了一个三明治。 (Jǐnguǎn yǐjīng wǎn le, tā háishì tíng xiàlái chīle yī gè sānmíngzhì.)
(= but) 但是 (dànshì)
⇒ Something was wrong, although I couldn't work out what. 有些不对头，但我不知道是什么。 (Yǒuxiē bù duìtóu, dàn wǒ bù zhīdào shì shénme.)

see usage note

though

单词	although
释义	Trends of although View usage for: although (ɔːlðoʊ) 1. conjunction You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great. Although the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous. Synonyms: though, while, even if, even though More Synonyms of although 2. conjunction You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the mainclause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected. Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV. Although he was twice as old as us, he became the life and soul of the company. 3. conjunction You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause but modifies the strength of that statement. He was in love with her, although he did not put that name to it. 4. conjunction You use although when admitting a fact about something which you regard as less important than a contrasting fact. Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style. Although not ideal, this attitude is not entirely destructive. although in British English (ɔːlˈðəʊ) conjunction (subordinating) despite the fact that; even though although she was ill, she worked hard although in American English (ɔlˈðoʊ) conjunction in spite of the fact that; granting that; though Word origin ME < all, al, even + though Examples of 'although' in a sentence although Although parents could use the law to win compensation, that was not its chief purpose. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Although this used to be the school music room, not much was left of it when work began. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Lawyers say that most are not enforceable in the courts although infidelity clauses where the partner who strays loses rights to assets stand more chance. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He has lost interest in bathing himself or brushing his teeth, although he used to be meticulous about hygiene. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Although the additives used in processed food have passed safety tests, their long-term effects are unknown. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Although many recipes use canned chickpeas, they don't have the same flavour as freshly cooked ones. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Although it is used in running, it should not be used in normal walking, except when going up and down stairs. Andrews, Elizabeth Muscle Management (1991) Although the windows are noticeably smaller and the ceiling is lower than those in the main rooms, it is a light, bright space. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In other languages although British English: although /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ CONJUNCTION in contrast You use although to add information that changes what you have already said. They all play basketball, although on different teams. American English: although Arabic: بِالرَّغْمِ مِنْ أَنَّ Brazilian Portuguese: embora Chinese: 虽然 Croatian: iako Czech: ačkoli Danish: selv om Dutch: hoewel European Spanish: aunque Finnish: vaikka French: bien que German: obwohl Greek: μολονότι Italian: sebbene Japanese: ･･･とはいえ Korean: ...이지만 Norwegian: selv om Polish: (po)mimo, że European Portuguese: embora Romanian: deși Russian: хотя Latin American Spanish: aunque Swedish: även om Thai: ถึงแม้ว่า Turkish: her ne kadar Ukrainian: хоча і Vietnamese: mặc dù British English: although /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ CONJUNCTION even though You use although to start talking about an idea that is not what you would expect. I can remember seeing it on TV, although I was only six. American English: although Arabic: مَعَ أَنَّ Brazilian Portuguese: apesar Chinese: 虽然 Croatian: iako Czech: přestože Danish: selvom Dutch: hoewel European Spanish: aunque Finnish: vaikka French: bien que German: obwohl Greek: ωστόσο Italian: benché Japanese: ･･･にもかかわらず Korean: 비록~이긴 하지만 Norwegian: selv om Polish: chociaż European Portuguese: embora Romanian: cu toate că Russian: хотя Latin American Spanish: aunque Swedish: även om Thai: แม้ว่า Turkish: rağmen Ukrainian: хоча Vietnamese: mặc dù Chinese translation of 'although' although (ɔːlˈðəu) conj (= despite the fact that) 尽(儘)管 (jǐnguǎn) ⇒ Although he was late he stopped for a sandwich. 尽管已经晚了，他还是停下来吃了一个三明治。 (Jǐnguǎn yǐjīng wǎn le, tā háishì tíng xiàlái chīle yī gè sānmíngzhì.) (= but) 但是 (dànshì) ⇒ Something was wrong, although I couldn't work out what. 有些不对头，但我不知道是什么。 (Yǒuxiē bù duìtóu, dàn wǒ bù zhīdào shì shénme.) see usage note though (conjunction) in the sense of though Definition in spite of the fact that Although the tremors have stopped, the destruction is enormous. Synonyms though while even if even though whilst albeit despite the fact that notwithstanding even supposing tho' Synonyms of 'although' although Explore 'although' in the dictionary
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