Word · Frequency #46776
withal
/wiˈðɒːl/
adverb
尽管如此;仍然;还是
despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless
- 1.
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
尽管如此
- 2.
together with this
此外;同时
此外;加之;尽管如此;此外;同时;此外;而且
In use
The road was long and winding; withal, we reached the village before dark.
He failed the first two attempts; withal, he kept practicing and finally succeeded.
The weather was cold and rainy; withal, the festival attracted many visitors.
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。
Withal, he remained humble and kind.
此外,他仍然保持谦逊和善良。
Common mistakes
He is kind, and with all honest.
Connections
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。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
用于句末,表示‘此外、而且’。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.