despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  PREP You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising. 尽管 [PREP n/-ing]

  例：

  She has been under house arrest for most of the past decade, despite efforts by the United Nations to have her released.

  她在过去10年里大部分时间都被软禁，尽管联合国为她的释放一直在做努力。

• 2. 

  PREP You use despite to introduce an idea that appears to contradict your main statement, without suggesting that this idea is true or that you believe it. 尽管

  例：

  She told friends she will stand by husband, despite reports that he sent another woman love notes.

  她告诉朋友说，她将支持丈夫，尽管有报道说他在给别的女人递情书。