although
- conj.虽然;尽管;不过;然而;即使
all 所有的,全部的 + though 虽然
althoughconj.
虽然；尽管；即使
used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising
Although the sun was shining it wasn't very warm.
尽管太阳高照，却不很暖和。
Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
厨房虽小，但设计巧妙。
不过；然而
used to mean ‘but’ or ‘however’ when you are commenting on a statement
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time.
我觉得他错了，不过我当时没有说出来。
You can use these words to show contrast between two clauses or two sentences. Though is used more in spoken than in written English. You can use although , even though and though at the beginning of a sentence or clause that has a verb. Notice where the commas go.在两个从句或句子之间可用上述的词表示对比。though多用于口语。although、even though和though可用于句首或带有动词的从句开头。注意逗号的位置：
Although/Even though/Though everyone played well, we lost the game.
We lost the game, although/even though/though everyone played well.
尽管每个人都打得不错，我们还是输了。
You cannot use even on its own at the beginning of a sentence or clause instead of although , even though or though .even不能单独置于句首或从句开头以代替although、even though或though：
Even everyone played well, we lost the game.
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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.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。
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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.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。
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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.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。
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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.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。
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The two pictures are similar , although not identical .
这两幅画很相似，虽然不完全相同。
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I like her , although I could cheerfully throttle her at times .
我喜欢她，虽然有时烦得真想把她掐死。
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They got on well together although they were total strangers .
尽管以前素未谋面，但他们相处融洽。
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Although he 's nearly 80 , he is still very active .
尽管快80岁了，他还是十分活跃。
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Although small , the kitchen is well designed .
厨房虽小，但设计巧妙。
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Although the team lost , they played with tremendous spirit .
尽管输了，但队员表现得极为勇猛。
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Although not essential , some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable .
统计学的知识虽非必要，但最好是学过一点。
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I felt he was wrong , although I didn 't say so at the time .
我觉得他错了，不过我当时没有说出来。
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The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it .
尽管人们为营救这条船做了很大的努力，它还是沉了。
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Although the sun was shining it wasn 't very warm .
尽管太阳高照，却不很暖和。
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Although I expected to enjoy living in the country , in fact the reverse is true .
尽管我原以为会喜欢乡村生活，但实际情况正好相反。
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Although I poured it carefully , I still managed to spill some .
尽管我倒这东西很小心，还是洒了一些。
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Although he grew up in the country , he 's always had a taste for the bright lights .
尽管他是在农村长大的，他始终对城市的五光十色情有独钟。
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Although an agreement has been reached , rumbles of resentment can still be heard .
尽管已经达成了协议，但不满的抱怨声仍时有所闻。
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Although he 's ninety , his mental faculties remain unimpaired .
他虽年届九旬，但头脑仍然清晰。
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Although not formally trained as an art historian , he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period .
虽然他不是科班出身的艺术史学家，但他对这一时期的知识却普遍为人尊重。
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Although large in area , the flat did not have many rooms .
这套公寓虽然面积很大，但并没有太多房间。
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Although exceptions could be made , the rule still stands
虽然可能有例外，但该规定仍然有效。
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Although he was based in Wales , distance was no object .
虽然他主要住在威尔士，但是距离不成问题。
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I was never really happy there , although the people were kindness itself
我在那里从来没有真正高兴过，虽然那里的人们非常亲切。
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Although their careers are important many said they plan to retire at 50
虽然事业很重要，但很多人都说他们打算50岁退休。
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Although three days isn 't very long , shortage of time was the least of his problems
虽然3天时间不算长，但对他来说，这已经是最不成问题的问题了。
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Although the car is basically sound , I was worried about certain areas
尽管这辆汽车基本状况良好，我还是担心一些地方不够安全。
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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。
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Although the machine looks cumbersome , it is actually easy to use .
尽管这台机器看上去很笨重，操作起来却很容易。
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Although her illness is serious , her condition is beginning to stabilize
虽然她病得很重，但病情正开始趋于稳定。
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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。
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Although his relationship with his mother had improved somewhat , he was still depressed
尽管和母亲的关系有所改观，他仍然十分消沉。
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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。
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It 's not too late to fix the problem , although time is clearly getting short
虽然时间越来越紧迫，但现在处理这个问题还为时未晚。
通常置于句首并用于正式场合，不能像 though 那样用于省略句或引出倒装语序的让步状语从句。
Although it was dark, he still worked in the field.
天黑了，他依然在田里劳作。
We bought the car although it was old.
虽然这辆车是旧的,我们还是买了下来。
作此义解时，只用于倒装语序结构中，语气强于 although 和 though。
Hard as he works, he can't support his family.
他工作努力，可还是无法养活一家人。
Pretty as she is, no one likes her.
她很美丽，但没人喜欢她。
在文体上不如 although 正式，常用于省略句，或引出倒装语序的让步状语从句。
Though (he is) living alone, he is very happy.
他虽然一个人生活，但很愉快。
Though (he is) certainly not a lady-killer, he is still very attractive.
他虽然还不至于让女人一见倾心，却很有魅力。
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over.
尽管听起来也许很奇怪，但我很高兴这都结束了。