Word · Frequency #4823
nonetheless
尽管如此；然而；不过
in spite of what has just been said; however
- 1.
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
尽管有任何相反的情况(通常跟在让步之后)
尽管有任何相反的情况(通常跟在让步之后)；不过；仍然；尽管如此；然而
In use
The weather was terrible; nonetheless, we decided to go hiking.
She had little experience; nonetheless, she got the job.
He was tired; nonetheless, he continued working.
Nonetheless, [independent clause]
常用于句首，表示转折，后接完整句子。
The weather was terrible. Nonetheless, we decided to go hiking.
天气很糟糕。尽管如此，我们还是决定去远足。
[Clause]; nonetheless, [clause]
用分号连接两个并列分句，表示让步转折。
He had little experience; nonetheless, he was hired for the job.
他经验不足；尽管如此，他还是被录用了。
[Clause] nonetheless
置于句末，强调尽管如此结果仍然成立。
The task was difficult. They completed it nonetheless.
任务很艰巨。他们还是完成了。
Common mistakes
He was tired, nonetheless he kept working.He was tired; nonetheless, he kept working.
错误地将“nonetheless”当作连词使用，导致逗号拼接句。应使用分号或句号分隔两个独立分句，并在“nonetheless”后加逗号。
Nonetheless it was raining, we went out.It was raining; nonetheless, we went out.
错误地将“nonetheless”当作从属连词，如“although”那样使用。实际上“nonetheless”是副词，必须通过分号或句号连接两个独立分句。
Connections
Collocations
- but nonetheless
- 但是尽管如此
- The task was difficult, but nonetheless we completed it on time.任务很困难，但是尽管如此我们还是按时完成了。
- nonetheless true
- 尽管如此仍然真实
- The story sounds unbelievable, but it is nonetheless true.这个故事听起来难以置信，但尽管如此它仍然是真实的。
- nonetheless important
- 尽管如此仍然重要
- This detail is small but nonetheless important for the overall plan.这个细节虽小，但尽管如此对于整体计划仍然重要。
- nonetheless, it is
- 尽管如此，它还是
- The method is unconventional; nonetheless, it is quite effective.这个方法非常规；尽管如此，它还是很有效。
Pop culture & quotes
- Nonetheless, it does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.
- 尽管如此，沉溺于梦想而忘记生活是不好的。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆解为none+the+less，字面‘没有减少’，联想‘尽管如此也不减少’。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：formal writing、academic discourse、speeches nonetheless 通常用于正式书面语或演讲中，比较常见于学术论文、法律文件等场合，口语中使用较少。
Grammar Note
通常用于连接两个分句，表示转折，语气比 however 稍正式。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending with /lɛs/ rhyme with the final syllable of 'nonetheless'. Note that 'nevertheless' has a different stress pattern but the same ending sound. Be cautious of lookalikes like 'regardless' (/rɪˈɡɑrdləs/ ends with /ləs/, not /lɛs/) and 'address' (/əˈdrɛs/ ends with /drɛs/).
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.