despite
[dɪ`spaɪt]
prep. 儘管、雖然(後接名詞或動名詞)
Despite working in a clothing store, Wendy didn't care about fashion.
儘管在服飾店工作,但溫蒂卻不關心時尚。
The worm emerged from a hole in the ground.
這隻蟲從地上的一個洞裡鑽了出來。
The natives had never met someone from outside of their village.
這些原住民從未見過來自村外的人。
My dream is to possess lots of money.
我的夢想是擁有很多錢。
The men set off on the dangerous mission.
這些人出發執行危險的任務。
The story of King Arthur is a famous British legend.
亞瑟王的故事是英國著名的傳說。
The dry leaves were powdered down into dust.
乾葉子被搗成了細粉。
Kat wore a necklace with beautiful jewels to the party.
凱特戴了一條鑲有漂亮寶石的項鍊參加派對。
The historian spent years studying ancient Egypt.
這位歷史學家花了數年時間研究古埃及。
I am so close with my friend; I often refer to him as my brother.
我和朋友關係非常緊密,我經常稱他是我的兄弟。