although
conjunction
ɔːlˈðəʊ
conjunction
1
used
to
introduce
a
statement
that
makes
your
main
statement
seem
surprising
or
unlikely
虽然,尽管;
Although
in
poor
health,
she
continued
to
carry
out
her
duties.
尽管身体不好,她仍继续执行任务。
We
decided
to
take
rooms
in
Longwood
House,
although
we
knew
we
could
not
really
afford
the
rent.
虽然我们知道我们不大租得起,但还是决定在长木庄园租房。
Although
I
can’t
help
admiring
the
man’s
courage,
I
do
not
approve
of
his
methods.
尽管我不禁赞赏那个男子的勇气,但是我不赞成他的方法。
2
used
to
add
a
statement
that
balances
or
reduces
the
effect
of
what
you
have
just
said
但是,然而;
You
can
copy
down
my
answers,
although
I’m
not
sure
they’re
right.
你可以抄下我的答案,但是我不肯定是否正确。
No,
this
is
my
responsibility,
although
I
appreciate
your
offer.
不用了,这是我的责任,不过谢谢你的好意。