单词 | although |
释义 | althoughalthough /ɔlˈðoʊ, ɔˈðoʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction 1used to introduce a statement that makes another statement seem surprising: Although the car’s old, it still runs well. She continued to work although she was very sick. → see Grammar at despite2but SYN however: You can look at my notes, although I’m not sure they’re accurate. [Origin: 1300–1400 all even + though]USAGE: althoughIf you use although at the beginning of a sentence, do not use but or however in the next clause. For example, you say: Although they’re very busy, they enjoy the work. Don’t say: Although they’re very busy, but/however they enjoy the work. |
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