although
conj. 虽然；尽管；然而；可是
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/ɔːlˈðəʊ/
conj.
虽然，尽管
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Although he had been searching in the wrong area most of the time, he found it by logic （逻辑）, not by luck.
In 2008—although the numbers aren’t all in yet—wind power probably took over first place.
I don’t believe we’ve met before, although I must say you do look familiar.
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although
conj.盡管,雖然…但是Although he was ill, he went to work.他雖然生病,但還是去工作.
al·though (also US informal altho) / C:l5TEu; NAmE C:l5Tou /
conjunction
1. used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising
虽然；尽管；即使
SYN though :
Although the sun was shining it wasn’t very warm.
尽管太阳高照,却不很暖和。
Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
厨房虽小,但设计巧妙。
2. used to mean ‘but’ or ‘however’ when you are commenting on a statement
不过；然而:
I felt he was wrong, although I didn’t say so at the time.
我觉得他错了,不过我当时没有说出来。
1 used to introduce a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising or unlikely 虽然，尽管 SYN though
Although in poor health, she continued to carry out her duties.
尽管身体不好，她仍继续执行任务。
We decided to take rooms in Longwood House, although we knew we could not really afford the rent.
虽然我们知道自己其实付不起租金，但还是决定住朗伍德庄园的房间。
Although I can’t help admiring the man’s courage, I do not approve of his methods.
尽管我不得不佩服那个男子的勇气，却并不赞成他的方法。
2 used to add a statement that balances or reduces the effect of what you have just said 但是，然而 SYN but
You can copy down my answers, although I’m not sure they’re right.
你可以抄我的答案，但是我不敢肯定我答得是否正确。
No, this is my responsibility, although I appreciate your offer.
不用了，这是我的责任，不过谢谢你的好意。
► see thesaurus at but
Origin although (1300-1400) all “even” + though
1.CONJ-SUBORD 连词虽然（表示对比） You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great…
虽然知道他的人不多，但他在这些人中名声却很响。
Although the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous.
虽然枪战目前已停止，但造成的破坏是巨大的。
2.CONJ-SUBORD 连词虽然（表示惊奇或出乎意料） You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the main clause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected.
Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV…
虽然那时我只有6岁，我依然记得在电视上见过它。
Although he was twice as old as us, he became the life and soul of the company.
虽然他的年纪是我们的两倍，但他却成为了公司的灵魂人物。
3.CONJ-SUBORD 连词尽管，即使（表示让步） You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause but modifies the strength of that statement.
He was in love with her, although he did not put that name to it.
他爱着她，虽然他没有将其称为爱。
4.CONJ-SUBORD 连词尽管;虽然（表示承认所述是事实） You use although when admitting a fact about something which you regard as less important than a contrasting fact.
Although they’re expensive, they last forever and never go out of style…
尽管价格昂贵，但它们经久耐用，永不过时。
Although not ideal, this attitude is not entirely destructive.
这种态度虽然不够理想，但还不至于消极透顶。
1
: despite the fact that : though — used to introduce a fact that makes another fact unusual or surprising虽然，尽管（用于引出一件事情，以突显另一件事情不同寻常或不可思议）
Although [=while, even though] he was hungry, he could not eat.
尽管很饿，他却不能吃。
Although we rarely see each other, we’re still very good friends. = We’re still very good friends although we rarely see each other.
尽管我们彼此很少见面，但我们仍是好朋友。
Although [=while] I’d love to have dinner with you tonight, I already have plans.
尽管我今晚很想和你共进晚餐，但我已经有安排了。
It feels as if I’ve known you forever although [=even though] we’ve only known each other for a day.
尽管我们刚认识一天，但我却感觉我们似乎已经相识很久了。
He’s the basketball team’s best player although he’s the shortest one on the team.
尽管他是篮球队里最矮的球员，他却是最棒的。
Although (it is) small, the apartment is very expensive.
公寓虽小却很贵。
2
: but, however, though — used when making a statement that differs from or contrasts with a statement you have just made但是，然而（用于表示转折或对照）
I don’t believe we’ve met before, although I must say you do look very familiar.
我想我们以前没见过面，但我得说你看上去确实很面熟。
I think his name is John, although I’m not completely sure about that.
我认为他名叫约翰，但我并不十分肯定。
I’d love to have dinner with you, although I can’t.
我很想和你共进晚餐，但我不能。
The book had a good, although not great, plot.
这本书的情节还不错，但算不上非常好。
