although /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  CONJ You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement that contrasts with the statement in the main clause. 尽管

  例：

  Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great.

  尽管只有几个人知道他，但是他在他们之中的名声很大。

• 2. 

  CONJ You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement that makes the main clause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected. 虽然

  例：

  Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV.

  虽然当时我只有6岁，我还能记得在电视上看见过它。

• 3. 

  CONJ 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. 虽然

  例：

  He was in love with her, although a man seldom puts that name to what he feels.

  他爱上了她，虽然一个男人很少用这个词来形容他的感受。

• 4. 

  CONJ You use although when admitting a fact about something that you regard as less important than a contrasting fact. 尽管

  例：

  Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style.

  尽管它们贵，它们永远耐用并且永不过时。