although

ɒ:l'ðou

自考高考四级考研 Collins 5

conj. Grant all this; be it that; supposing that;
notwithstanding; though.

conj. 虽然, 尽管

Collins 星级

Oxford 级别

197

BNC 频率

378

使用频率

although 可以拆分为 al-（表示“在某种程度上”）和 though（表示“尽管”）。理解为“尽管在某种程度上”，有助于记忆其表示转折的含义。

例句

1. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

虽然在下雨，我们还是去散步了。

2. She passed the exam, although she didn't study much.

她通过了考试，尽管她没怎么学习。

3. Although he is young, he is very talented.

虽然他很年轻，但他非常有才华。