| 释义 |
neverthelessnevertheless /ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs◂/ ●●○ W3 AWL adverb [sentence adverb] formal THESAURUSused to connect two statements or phrases when the second one is different from the first► butused to connect two statements or phrases when the second one is different from the first: It’s an old car, but it’s very reliable. Cara’s going to the concert, but I’m not. ► however formal used when mentioning something that is different or surprising compared with what you just said: The vegetables tasted good. The meat loaf, however, was terrible. The senator felt better after a few minutes. However, the doctor said he should go to the hospital anyway. ► still in spite of what has just been mentioned: He wasn’t always very nice to me. Still, I miss him. ► nevertheless (also nonetheless) formal in spite of what has just been mentioned: It was a terrible accident. Nevertheless, traveling by air is still safer than traveling by car. He was completely astonished, but he nonetheless managed to stay calm. ► on the other hand used when mentioning a very different fact or idea: I had stopped myself from sliding farther down the hill. On the other hand, I couldn’t go back up either. in spite of what you have just mentioned: What she said was true. Nevertheless, it was very unkind. The Sharks played with two men in the penalty box, but scored nevertheless.► see thesaurus at but1 → see Usage at but1 |