Word · Frequency #1337
nevertheless
然而；不过
despite that; however
- 1.
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
尽管有相反的情况(通常在让步之后)
尽管有相反的情况(通常在让步之后)；然而；虽然如此
In use
The weather was terrible; nevertheless, we went for a walk.
She had little experience; nevertheless, she got the job.
The task was hard. Nevertheless, he finished it on time.
while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
Nevertheless, + clause
置于句首，用逗号隔开，表示转折。
Nevertheless, she decided to proceed.
尽管如此，她还是决定继续。
Clause; nevertheless, clause
连接两个独立分句，分号前一句，nevertheless后跟逗号和后一分句。
He was tired; nevertheless, he finished the work.
他很累；尽管如此，他还是完成了工作。
Subject + verb, nevertheless, + complement
插入句中，前后用逗号隔开。
The plan, nevertheless, has flaws.
这个计划，尽管如此，仍有缺陷。
Connections
Collocations
- but nevertheless
- 但是尽管如此
- It was a difficult task, but nevertheless we completed it on time.这是一项艰巨的任务，但是尽管如此，我们按时完成了。
- yet nevertheless
- 然而尽管如此
- The evidence was strong; yet nevertheless, the jury acquitted him.证据确凿；然而尽管如此，陪审团宣判他无罪。
- nevertheless, she
- 尽管如此，她
- She was tired; nevertheless, she continued working.她很累；尽管如此，她继续工作。
- nevertheless, it is
- 尽管如此，它/这
- The plan has risks; nevertheless, it is worth trying.这个计划有风险；尽管如此，它值得一试。
- nevertheless, the fact remains
- 尽管如此，事实仍然是
- Some disagree; nevertheless, the fact remains that climate change is real.有些人不同意；尽管如此，事实仍然是气候变化是真实的。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆解为never+the+less, 记作'从未因此减少', 联想：尽管有反对,程度不减。
Context & Register
这个副词通常用于正式或书面语，表示转折；在口语中较少使用，多用于强调对比。
Grammar Note
通常用于正式或书面语，表示转折关系。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in '-theless' rhyme with 'nevertheless'. 'Nonetheless' is the only common exact rhyme. Be cautious with 'however' which has a different ending and does not rhyme.
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 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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