despite
柯林斯词典
1. PREP You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising. 尽管[PREP n/-ing]
She has been under house arrest for most of the past decade, despite efforts by the United Nations to have her released. 她在过去10年里大部分时间都被软禁，尽管联合国为她的释放一直在做努力。
2. PREP You use despite to introduce an idea that appears to contradict your main statement, without suggesting that this idea is true or that you believe it. 尽管
She told friends she will stand by husband, despite reports that he sent another woman love notes. 她告诉朋友说，她将支持丈夫，尽管有报道说他在给别的女人递情书。
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despite /dɪˈspaɪt/
剑桥词典
- without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by
- Trains are still running , despite the snow .
- The pop festival passed off peacefully, despite the fears of local residents .
- The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems .
- He was able to lead a normal life , despite the illness .
- She manages to stay cheerful despite everything. 返回 despite
不管；尽管；无论
I still enjoyed the week despite the weather . 尽管天气不好，这一周我过得还是很愉快的。
Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe , many people have stopped buying it. 尽管已反复保证了该产品的安全性，很多人还是不再购买。
[ 动词后面接一个动词ing结构 ] He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast . 尽管早餐吃了很多，他午饭还是大吃了一顿。
despite yourself
If you do something despite yourself, you do it although you do not want to or although you know you should not.
不由自主地，忍不住地
He laughed despite himself. 他忍不住笑了起来。
She took the money from her mother's purse , despite herself. 她忍不住从母亲的钱包里拿了钱。
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