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although是什么意思

although

英[ɔːlˈðəʊ] 美[ɔːlˈðoʊ]

conj. 虽然，尽管，然而；

同义词

conj.
although的同义词之：尽管
notwithstanding though spite even if of in that granting albeit
although的同义词之：其他释义
however while whereas yet spite nevertheless

同义词解析

以下这些连词均可表示"虽然，尽管" 的意思
though和although在意义上几乎毫无区别，但文体上后者是较正式用词，语气比though强。此外，在习惯用法上这两个词仍有以下一些差异：1.though可引出倒装语序的让步状语从句，although 则不能。2.though可与even连用，although则不能；在as though结构中，只用though，不能用although。3.though可以置于从句末，而although则不能。4.引出省略句时，通常用though。
as：引出让步状语从句只用于倒装语序结构中，语气强于上述两个连词。

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CONJ-SUBORD

虽然（表示对比）

You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
例句
Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great... 虽然知道他的人不多，但他在这些人中名声却很响。 Although the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous. 虽然枪战目前已停止，但造成的破坏是巨大的。
CONJ-SUBORD

虽然（表示惊奇或出乎意料）

You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the main clause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected.
例句
Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV... 虽然那时我只有6岁，我依然记得在电视上见过它。 Although he was twice as old as us, he became the life and soul of the company. 虽然他的年纪是我们的两倍，但他却成为了公司的灵魂人物。
CONJ-SUBORD

尽管，即使（表示让步）

You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause but modifies the strength of that statement.
例句
He was in love with her, although he did not put that name to it. 他爱着她，虽然他没有将其称为爱。
CONJ-SUBORD

尽管;虽然（表示承认所述是事实）

You use although when admitting a fact about something which you regard as less important than a contrasting fact.
例句
Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style... 尽管价格昂贵，但它们经久耐用，永不过时。 Although not ideal, this attitude is not entirely destructive. 这种态度虽然不够理想，但还不至于消极透顶。

英汉词典释义

conj.
尽管, 虽然, 即使
Although my car is very old, it still runs very well. 我的汽车虽然很旧, 但仍然跑得很快。 Although they are poor they are happy. 虽然他们很穷, 但很快乐。
但是, 然而
The high tax policy is certainly unpopular, although it's unlikely to meet the soaring armament expenditures. 高赋税政策肯定是不受欢迎的，但也未必能满足飞涨的军备开支。

英英词典释义

Adverb
1. despite the fact that;
"even though she knew the answer, she did not respond"