despite
单词辨析：
语气较轻，与 in spite of 相比用得略少。
She decided to help her husband despite the fact that he had cheated on her.
尽管丈夫对她不忠，她还是决定要帮他。
Despite all their efforts to win the game, they were defeated by 4 to 3.
虽然他们竭尽全力想赢得比赛，最后还是以4比3的比分被击败。
语气较强，比 despite 更常见。
In spite of the rain, the game went on.
尽管下着雨，比赛仍在继续。
She loved her husband in spite of the fact that he earned less money than her.
虽然丈夫没有自己赚钱多，她仍然爱着他。
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They tried to handcuff him but, despite his injuries, he fought his way free.
他们试图把他铐起来，但尽管有伤在身，他还是奋力挣脱了。
Despite numerous attempts to diet, her weight soared.
尽管多次尝试节食，她的体重仍然飙升了。
Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on regardless.
尽管最近做了手术，她还是不顾一切地进行下去。
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。
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。
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。