though
- conj.虽然;尽管;即使;(用于主句后，引出补充说明，使语气变弱)不过，可是，然而
- adv.(尤用于句末补充说明，使语气减弱)不过，可是，然而
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虽然；尽管；即使
despite the fact that
Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her.
安妮喜欢蒂姆，虽然他经常使她心烦。
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me.
尽管她没有示意，我还是确信她看见了我。
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
他的衣服虽然很旧，但看上去干干净净，质地很好。
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over.
尽管听起来也许很奇怪，但我很高兴这都结束了。
（用于主句后，引出补充说明，使语气变弱）不过，可是，然而
used to add a fact or an opinion that makes the previous statement less strong or less important
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met.
他们大不相同，可是见面后好像还确实相处得不错。
He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking.
他很可能会拒绝，不过问一下有益无损。
despite the fact or belief that; no matter whether
我就是走也要走到那儿去。
I'll get there, even if I have to walk.
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times.
尽管她有时可能很烦人，我还是喜欢她。
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You can use these words to show contrast between two clauses or two sentences. Though is used more in spoken than in written English. You can use although , even though and though at the beginning of a sentence or clause that has a verb. Notice where the commas go.在两个从句或句子之间可用上述的词表示对比。though多用于口语。although、even though和though可用于句首或带有动词的从句开头。注意逗号的位置：
Although/Even though/Though everyone played well, we lost the game.
We lost the game, although/even though/though everyone played well.
尽管每个人都打得不错，我们还是输了。
You cannot use even on its own at the beginning of a sentence or clause instead of although , even though or though .even不能单独置于句首或从句开头以代替although、even though或though：
Even everyone played well, we lost the game.
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CONJ-SUBORD 尽管;虽然
You use though to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. You often use though to introduce a fact which you regard as less important than the fact in the main clause.Gaelic has been a dying language for many years, though children are nowadays taught it in school...
盖尔语多年来一直濒于消亡，尽管如今孩子们还在学校学习这门语言。
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CONJ-SUBORD 不过;可是;然而
You use though to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause and weakens the force of what it is saying.I look back on it as the bloodiest (though not literally) winter of the war...
我现在回想起来，觉得那是战时最血腥的(但并非字面意义上的)一个冬天。
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ADV 不过;但是
You use though to indicate that the information in a clause contrasts with or modifies information given in a previous sentence or sentences.I like him. Though he makes me angry sometimes...
我喜欢他，不过他有时惹我生气。
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PHRASE 不是吹牛;我不是自夸
You can say though I say so myself or even though I say it myself when you are praising yourself or something you have done, but do not want to sound too proud.I'm a good cook, though I say it myself...
我并非自夸，我的厨艺的确高超。
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He 's the best teacher , even though he has the least experience .
他虽然经验最少，却是最出色的老师。
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We made the journey by land , though flying would have been cheaper .
虽然乘飞机会便宜些，我们还是走了陆路。
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One major problem did present itself , though .
不过，确实出现了一个重大问题。
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We are still friends , though , which is good .
不过我们仍然是朋友，这令人感到欣慰。
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At one stage it looked as though they would win .
有一段时间，他们好像大有获胜的希望。
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It always seemed as though they would get married .
他们一直仿佛是要结婚似的。
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She felt as though she was on the threshold of a new life .
她觉得好像就要开始新生活了。
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Seriously though , it could be really dangerous .
不过说实在的，这事说不好真的很危险。
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She wouldn 't change it , even though she knew it was wrong .
尽管她知道这错了，她也不肯改变。
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I like her , even though she can be annoying at times .
尽管她有时可能很烦人，我还是喜欢她。
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She never took a taxi , even though she could afford to .
尽管她坐得起出租汽车，但她从未坐过。
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He 'll probably say no , though it 's worth asking .
他很可能会拒绝，不过问一下有益无损。
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Though the idea may be dead , it is far from being buried .
尽管这种思想可能已无人相信，但还远没被人遗忘。
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I agreed with what she said in substance , though not with every detail .
对于她所说的，虽然不是每个细节我都同意，但基本内容却是赞同的。
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His clothes , though old and worn , looked clean and of good quality .
他的衣服虽然很旧，但看上去干干净净，质地很好。
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They look as though they 're heading for divorce .
他们看样子会离婚。
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It felt as though he had run a marathon .
他感到好像跑了一个马拉松似的。
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He looks as though he hasn 't had a square meal for weeks .
看他那样子，就好像几个星期没吃过一顿像样的饭了。
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You look as though you slept badly .
你好像没睡好觉。
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It 's a thrilling movie even though it lacks subtlety .
这部电影虽说不算精巧，但还是扣人心弦的。
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Though a talented player , he was completely eclipsed by his brother .
他虽是一个天才的运动员，但与他的兄弟相比就黯然失色了。
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Anne was fond of Tim , though he often annoyed her .
安妮喜欢蒂姆，虽然他经常使她心烦。
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Though badly frightened , she remained outwardly composed .
她虽然非常害怕，但表面上依然很镇静。
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She smiled , as though solaced by the memory .
她笑了，仿佛在往事的回忆中得到了安慰。
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She was prepared to take the rap for the shoplifting , though it had been her sister 's idea .
尽管在商店偷东西是她妹妹的主意，可她甘愿为此受罚。
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It 's all relative though , isn 't it ? We never had any money when I was a kid and $ 500 was a fortune to us .
不过，一切都是相对的，是不是？我小的时候，我们根本没有钱，500块钱对于我们来说就是很大的一笔财富了。
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I 'm a good cook , though I say it myself
我并非自夸，我的厨艺的确高超。
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I will say no more on these matters , important though they are
虽然这些事很重要，我也不想再说什么了。
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I thought it looked as though the battery was going .
我看电池好像该换了。
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I like him . Though he makes me angry sometimes
我喜欢他，不过他有时惹我生气。
通常置于句首并用于正式场合，不能像 though 那样用于省略句或引出倒装语序的让步状语从句。
Although it was dark, he still worked in the field.
天黑了，他依然在田里劳作。
We bought the car although it was old.
虽然这辆车是旧的,我们还是买了下来。
作此义解时，只用于倒装语序结构中，语气强于 although 和 though。
Hard as he works, he can't support his family.
他工作努力，可还是无法养活一家人。
Pretty as she is, no one likes her.
她很美丽，但没人喜欢她。
在文体上不如 although 正式，常用于省略句，或引出倒装语序的让步状语从句。
Though (he is) living alone, he is very happy.
他虽然一个人生活，但很愉快。
Though (he is) certainly not a lady-killer, he is still very attractive.
他虽然还不至于让女人一见倾心，却很有魅力。
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over.
尽管听起来也许很奇怪，但我很高兴这都结束了。
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