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单词 notwithstanding
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Definition of notwithstanding in English:

notwithstanding

preposition nɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋnɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ
  • In spite of.

    notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict
    postpositive this small contretemps notwithstanding, they both had a good time
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Then the conclusion is that, notwithstanding the initial impression based on the evidence, obviousness was not made out.
    • All evidence to the contrary notwithstanding, they'd fight their way back.
    • And the evidence presented is woefully inadequate to prove anything, notwithstanding the absolutes of science.
    • The Plaintiff failed to deliver any expert evidence to support their allegations notwithstanding two previous orders that required her to do so.
    • But politics notwithstanding, Hollywood, in particular, is often portrayed as the last great liberal holdout in California.
    • Bad luck notwithstanding, it was still a light day.
    • He said he expects it will open the door to a bright new future for tourism in Ireland's regions, notwithstanding the difficulties currently facing the industry.
    • Congressional interest notwithstanding, the dissident groups, both external and internal, are still largely on their own.
    • There are also enough indications that DVDs are here to stay - a thriving piracy market and unrelenting police crackdown, notwithstanding.
    • As I have said before, Christopher has elected not to play any part of these proceedings, notwithstanding his closeness to Sarah, who herself gave evidence.
    • Evidence to the contrary notwithstanding, England still is the countryside, and any threat to its conservation is a scandal because it threatens Englishness itself.
    • There is evidence that notwithstanding the plaintiff's age, a pharmacist has a good prospect of finding employment in his field.
    • Imagine, apparently conclusive evidence to the contrary notwithstanding, that a very few gifted individuals are genuinely clairvoyant.
    • Take a walk down any colony or playground on a lazy Sunday afternoon and you will find children working on their batting and bowling with zeal, notwithstanding the blazing heat.
    • If notwithstanding this evidence the case is proved, then precisely the same circumstances may also be relevant to mitigation of penalty.
    • I make this finding notwithstanding the plaintiff's evidence that he understood everything the defendant told him.
    • I accept the evidence lead on behalf of the Defendants that, notwithstanding the form, many physicians did not complete this particular box.
    • These points notwithstanding, Joe Cinque's Consolation is a lovely piece of writing and I don't begrudge a single minute I spent curled up with it.
    • The scientific evidence notwithstanding, all US states allow juveniles to be tried as adults for some offenses.
    • This notwithstanding the evidence of Mr. Sinclair.
    Synonyms
    in spite of, despite, regardless of, for all
adverb nɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋnɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ
  • Nevertheless; in spite of this.

    she tells us she is an intellectual; notwithstanding, she is a beauty queen
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is that attitude, allied to a zest for the game and notwithstanding obvious aplomb on the pitch, that has impressed his club manager George Burley.
    Synonyms
    nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, all the same, in spite of this/that, despite this/that, after everything, however, still, yet, be that as it may, having said that, that said, for all that, just the same, anyway, in any event, at any rate, at all events, when all is said and done
    archaic withal, howbeit
conjunction nɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋnɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ
  • Although; in spite of the fact that.

    notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently
    Synonyms
    although, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, even though, though, for all that

Origin

Late Middle English: from not + withstanding, present participle of withstand, on the pattern of Old French non obstant 'not providing an obstacle to'.

Rhymes

freestanding, hardstanding, landing, misunderstanding, outstanding, standing, stranding, understanding, upstanding
 
 

Definition of notwithstanding in US English:

notwithstanding

preposition
  • In spite of.

    notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict
    postpositive this small contretemps notwithstanding, they both had a good time
    Example sentencesExamples
    • If notwithstanding this evidence the case is proved, then precisely the same circumstances may also be relevant to mitigation of penalty.
    • These points notwithstanding, Joe Cinque's Consolation is a lovely piece of writing and I don't begrudge a single minute I spent curled up with it.
    • There is evidence that notwithstanding the plaintiff's age, a pharmacist has a good prospect of finding employment in his field.
    • There are also enough indications that DVDs are here to stay - a thriving piracy market and unrelenting police crackdown, notwithstanding.
    • This notwithstanding the evidence of Mr. Sinclair.
    • I accept the evidence lead on behalf of the Defendants that, notwithstanding the form, many physicians did not complete this particular box.
    • But politics notwithstanding, Hollywood, in particular, is often portrayed as the last great liberal holdout in California.
    • Bad luck notwithstanding, it was still a light day.
    • All evidence to the contrary notwithstanding, they'd fight their way back.
    • And the evidence presented is woefully inadequate to prove anything, notwithstanding the absolutes of science.
    • Then the conclusion is that, notwithstanding the initial impression based on the evidence, obviousness was not made out.
    • I make this finding notwithstanding the plaintiff's evidence that he understood everything the defendant told him.
    • The scientific evidence notwithstanding, all US states allow juveniles to be tried as adults for some offenses.
    • Evidence to the contrary notwithstanding, England still is the countryside, and any threat to its conservation is a scandal because it threatens Englishness itself.
    • Congressional interest notwithstanding, the dissident groups, both external and internal, are still largely on their own.
    • He said he expects it will open the door to a bright new future for tourism in Ireland's regions, notwithstanding the difficulties currently facing the industry.
    • Imagine, apparently conclusive evidence to the contrary notwithstanding, that a very few gifted individuals are genuinely clairvoyant.
    • Take a walk down any colony or playground on a lazy Sunday afternoon and you will find children working on their batting and bowling with zeal, notwithstanding the blazing heat.
    • As I have said before, Christopher has elected not to play any part of these proceedings, notwithstanding his closeness to Sarah, who herself gave evidence.
    • The Plaintiff failed to deliver any expert evidence to support their allegations notwithstanding two previous orders that required her to do so.
    Synonyms
    in spite of, despite, regardless of, for all
adverb
  • Nevertheless; in spite of this.

    I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is that attitude, allied to a zest for the game and notwithstanding obvious aplomb on the pitch, that has impressed his club manager George Burley.
    Synonyms
    nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, all the same, in spite of that, in spite of this, despite that, despite this, after everything, however, still, yet, be that as it may, having said that, that said, for all that, just the same, anyway, in any event, at any rate, at all events, when all is said and done
conjunction
  • Although; in spite of the fact that.

    notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently
    Synonyms
    although, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, even though, though, for all that

Origin

Late Middle English: from not + withstanding, present participle of withstand, on the pattern of Old French non obstant ‘not providing an obstacle to’.

 
 
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