英汉词典

despite 基本解释

• prep. 尽管，不管
• n. 轻视；憎恨；侮辱

despite 中文词源

词源同despise,鄙视，-t, 过去分词后缀。用于引申义，尽管（鄙视），仍然。

despite 英文词源

despite

c. 1300, originally a noun, from Old French despit (12c., Modern French dépit), from Latin despectus "a looking down on, scorn, contempt," from past participle of despicere (see despise).

The preposition (early 15c.) is short for in despite of (late 13c.), a loan-translation of Old French en despit de "in contempt of." Almost became despight during 16c. spelling reform.

despite 词组搭配

despite 英文释义

1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike;

"he was held in contempt"

"the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

2. contemptuous disregard;

"she wanted neither favor nor despite"

despite 同义词解析

despite, in spite of, notwithstanding

这些前置词或前置短语都含有"虽然，尽管"之意。

despite： 书面用词，指不受某事或某种原因的阻碍，语气轻于in spite of。

in spite of： 在这些词中语气最强，可与despite换用，口语或书面语中均可使用。

notwithstanding： 语气最弱，仅表示一种障碍的存在。

despite 双语例句

1. She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.

虽然朋友们明确反对，她还是坚持己见。

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2. Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.

他虽然经验不足，但还是获得了这份工作。

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3. Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.

尽管他身形庞大，移动起来还是很灵巧。

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4. Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment.

虽然地位显赫，但是公爵夫人并不会得到优待。

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5. Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else.

尽管他的方法不同寻常，但他给予学生的激励比其他人都要多。

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despite 实用场景例句

He had to laugh despite himself.

他不想笑，但还是忍不住笑了出来。

牛津词典

Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it.

尽管她竭尽全力控制自己，声音仍然在颤抖。

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Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.

尽管他申请了数百个工作，但仍然在失业中。

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She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring.

尽管她认为物理枯燥无味，她却学得很好。

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Despite myself, Harry's remarks had caused me to stop and reflect.

哈里的话让我不由自主地停下来细想。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

The National Health Service has visibly deteriorated, despite increased spending...

尽管支出在增加，但国民医疗保健服务的质量却明显下降了。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found...

尽管进行了彻底的调查，还是没有发现索思韦尔博士的任何踪迹。

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What do you like to do in your spare time?

空闲时你喜欢干什么?

辞典例句

Despite her scruffy clothes, there was an air of sophistication about her.

尽管她衣衫褴褛, 但神态老练世故.

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The business folded up despite its brave start.

生意虽然开始时很成功,但终于失败了.

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There has been an overall growth in population, despite some draconian efforts to contain it.

尽管有严厉的遏制措施,人口还是在全面增长.

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She swims well despite her disabilities.

尽管身体残疾,她却是个游泳好手.

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His determination remains as strong as ever despite all the setbacks he has encountered.

他虽然遇到许多挫折,可是意志仍旧那样坚强.

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The pilot homed in by means of radar, despite the poor visibility.

尽管能见度极差,飞机由雷达导航返航了.

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Despite its immensity, it is both simple and elegant, fulfilling its designer's dream to create'an enormous object drawn as faintly as possible.

桥尽管很大, 但它结构简单,而外形雅观, 实现了设计师要创造出 “ 一个在重物作用下尽可能不变形的庞然大物”的理想.

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We shall be victorious in despite of difficulties.

不管有什么困难,我们一定会胜利.

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Despite being a big star, she's very approachable.

她虽然是个大明星，却非常平易近人。

《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》

Despite signs of an improvement in the economy, there is no room for complacency.

尽管在经济方面有改善的迹象，但仍不容自满。

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Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.

尽管他身形庞大，移动起来还是很灵巧。

柯林斯例句

They were all in top hats and cutaways despite the growing heat.

虽然天气越来越热，他们仍全部戴着高顶礼帽，穿着燕尾服。

柯林斯例句

Despite the violence that preceded the elections, reports say that polling was orderly and peaceful.

虽然选举之前有过暴力事件，但有报道称投票过程秩序井然，波澜不惊。

柯林斯例句

Despite its demonstrable speed and safety, the boat failed to become popular.

虽然其速度和安全性都可得到证明，但这种船还是不受欢迎。

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Despite the occasional hiccup, the US and Laos have had quite cordial relations.

尽管偶尔出现一些小的磕碰，美国和老挝一直保持着很友好的关系。

柯林斯例句

I actually skated, and despite some teetering I did not fall on the ice.

我真的滑冰了——尽管有些踉跄，但没有跌跟头。

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Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found.

尽管进行了彻底的调查，还是没有发现索思韦尔博士的任何踪迹。

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He'd obviously kept himself fit despite his years of confinement.

显然，尽管监禁多年，他依旧保持着身体健康。

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Despite the unsettled weather, we had a marvellous weekend.

尽管天气一会儿好一会儿差，我们仍然度过了一个美好的周末。

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The gentleman, despite his advanced years, helped Kathryn back to her seat.

这位绅士，尽管年事已高，仍然帮着凯瑟琳回到座位上。

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