For whatever odd reason, I was into him, despite the fact that all of my friends and family hated him.

可不知因为什么古怪的原因，我就是被他迷住了，尽管我的朋友和家人都讨厌他。

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The definition also excludes the majority of teachers, despite the fact that teaching has traditionally been the method whereby many intellectuals earn their living.

这一定义也排除了大多数教师，尽管教学历来是许多知识分子谋生的传统手段。

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But despite common misconceptions, a gap year does not hinder the success of academic pursuits—in fact, it probably enhances it.

但是，尽管人们对休学年存在普遍的误解，但它并不会阻碍学术追求的成果——事实上，它可能会促进学术发展。

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Shah says that despite the fact officials had anticipated acts of retaliation, the latest violence was surprising.

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Now, despite the fact that this is a very small piece of land, it boasts great geographical diversity.

尽管它只是狭小的一片土地，它因丰富多样的地理而自豪。

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So despite the fact that the claim we all die alone is one of these things that one hears, I think it's just nonsense.

所以虽然有说法不绝于耳,说我们都将孤独而死，我觉得这完全不值一提。

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