Word · Frequency #46776
withal
/wiˈðɒːl/
adverb
尽管如此；仍然；还是
核心释义
despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless
- 1.
尽管如此
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
- 2.
此外；同时
together with this
此外；加之；尽管如此；此外；同时；此外；而且
用法In use
The road was long and winding; withal, we reached the village before dark.
用法提示：withal 作副词，表示“尽管如此”，相当于 nevertheless，承接前文的让步。
He failed the first two attempts; withal, he kept practicing and finally succeeded.
用法提示：withal 作副词，表示“仍然；还是”，强调尽管有之前的困难。
The weather was cold and rainy; withal, the festival attracted many visitors.
用法提示：withal 作副词，表示“尽管如此”，用来在让步之后引出相反的结果。
clause, withal
此模式中 withal 置于从句末尾，意为“而且”或“此外”。
He was a brave soldier, and a loyal friend withal.
他是个勇敢的士兵，而且还是个忠实的朋友。
Withal, clause
withal 置于句首，起连接作用，相当于 moreover。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- with all
- 尽管，虽然有 · “withal”是副词，意为“此外，而且”；而“with all”是介词短语，意为“尽管有……”，两者词性和用法不同。
- wherewithal
- 所需资金，必要资源 · “withal”是副词，表示“此外”；而“wherewithal”是名词，表示“所需资金或资源”，词性和含义不同。
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
用于句末，表示‘此外、而且’。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.