Word · Frequency #197
although
虽然；尽管
though; even though; in spite of the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
- 1.
Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
虽然,尽管,即使:引导让步从句。
- 2.
But, except.
但是,除了。
但是；不过；虽然,尽管,即使:引导让步从句。；但是,除了。；虽然；尽管
In use
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
She decided to accept the job, although the salary was low.
Although he studied hard, he didn't pass the exam.
Although + clause, + clause
让步从句通常置于句首，强调对比。
Although it was raining, they went out.
虽然下雨了，他们还是出去了。
clause, although + clause
从句后置起补充说明作用。
They continued, although they were exhausted.
他们继续前进，虽然已经精疲力竭。
Although + adjective/adverb, + clause
省略主语和be动词，仅保留形容词或副词。
Although tired, she finished her homework.
Connections
Collocations
- although it is
- 尽管它是
- Although it is raining, we will go out.尽管下雨，我们还是要出去。
- although he said
- 尽管他说
- Although he said he would come, he didn't.尽管他说他会来，但他没来。
- although there are
- 尽管有
- Although there are many obstacles, we succeeded.尽管有很多障碍，我们成功了。
- although this may
- 尽管这可能
- Although this may sound strange, it is true.尽管这听起来奇怪，但这是真的。
Pop culture & quotes
- Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.
- 虽然世界充满了苦难，但也充满了克服苦难的故事。Although the exam was difficult, she passed with flying colors.
Learner notes
Memory Tip
all though → 所有都通过，尽管有困难。
Context & Register
Register: neutral. Contexts: formal writing, everyday speech. Note: 'although' is neutral, used in both formal and informal settings.
Grammar Note
不与but连用
Pronunciation & Spelling
Only 'though' and 'dough' rhyme with 'although' (both end with /ðəʊ/ or /dəʊ/). Words like 'through', 'thorough', 'tough', and 'cough' are common lookalikes but have different pronunciations: /θruː/, /ˈθʌrə/, /tʌf/, /kɒf/.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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