despite, in spite of, notwithstanding 这些前置词或前置短语都含有“虽然,尽管”之意。这几个前置词despite : 书面用词,指不受某事或某种原因的阻碍,语气轻于in spite of。如:
She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.
虽然朋友们明确反对,她还是坚持己见。
Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.
他虽然经验不足,但还是获得了这份工作。
Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.
尽管他身形庞大,移动起来还是很灵巧。
in spite of : 在这些词中语气最强,可与despite换用,口语或书面语中均可使用。如:
In spite of her hostility, she was attracted to him.
尽管自己心存敌意,她还是为他所吸引。
The blunt comment made Richard laugh in spite of himself.
这番率直的话让理查德不由自主地大笑起来。
I wouldn't trust them in spite of all their la-di-da manners.
尽管他们处处显得很高雅的样子,我还是不相信他们。
notwithstanding : 语气最弱,仅表示一种障碍的存在。如:
He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held.
尽管他和威廉·皮特看法相似,却瞧不起他。
His relations with colleagues, differences of opinion notwithstanding, were unfailingly friendly.
尽管有意见分歧,他和同事们一直关系融洽。
Notwithstanding some major financial problems, the school has had a successful year.
虽然有些重大的经费问题,这所学校一年来还是很成功。
