r despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
adv. 虽然, 尽管
prep. 尽管
conj. 虽然
1. Notwithstanding the rain, we decided to go for a walk.
尽管下雨,我们还是决定去散步。
2. She was chosen for the team, notwithstanding her lack of experience.
尽管缺乏经验,她还是被选入了团队。
3. Notwithstanding his busy schedule, he always finds time to help others.
尽管他日程繁忙,他总能抽出时间帮助别人。