although
(US also altho), conj
1 in spite of the fact that; even if 雖然; 盡管; 即使
Although he had only entered the contest for fun, he won first prize. 盡管他參加這次競賽只不過是鬧著玩兒而已, 卻贏得了頭獎.
2 and yet; nevertheless; but 然而; 可是
He said they were married, although I'm sure they aren't. 他說他們已經結婚了, 可是我肯定他們沒結婚. although, NOTE ON USAGE 用法:
1 Although and (even) though can be used at the beginning of a sentence or a clause with a verb. *although和(even) though均可用於句首或從句之首, 與動詞連用. Though is less formal *though較為通俗
Although/Though/Even though we all tried our best, we lost the game. 雖然我們已盡了最大的力量, 但還是輸了.
We lost the game although/though/even though we tried our best. 我們輸了, 然而我們已盡了最大的力量.
2 However can be used to give a similar meaning, but must begin a new sentence *however也可用以表達相同的意思, 但必須用於另起一句的句首
We all tried our best. However, we lost the game. 我們都已盡了最大的力量. 但我們還是輸了.
3 Though and however can come at the end of a sentence *though和however可用於句尾
We all tried our best. We lost the game, though/however. 我們都已盡了最大的力量. 不過我們還是輸了.
4 (Al)though (or more formal albeit) can come before an adjective, adverb or adverbial phrase *(al)though(更文雅的詞是albeit)可用於形容詞, 副詞或副詞詞組之前
Her appointment was a significant, (al)though/albeit temporary success. 她受聘雖說是臨時性的, 但卻是一大成功.
He performed the task well, (al)though/albeit slowly. 他把任務完成得很好, 只是有些慢.