什么是 “despite the fact that”?
“Despite the fact that” 是一个英语中的让步状语结构,用于引出与主句内容相反或形成对比的事实。 它相当于 “although” 或 “even though”,但语气更正式,结构也略显冗长。
基本结构
其基本结构为:
Despite the fact that + 主语 + 谓语, 主句.
注意:逗号通常用于分隔从句和主句(尤其当从句在前时)。
例句
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Despite the fact that it was raining, we went for a walk.
(尽管下雨了,我们还是去散步了。) -
She passed the exam despite the fact that she hadn’t studied much.
(尽管她没怎么学习,她还是通过了考试。) -
Despite the fact that he is wealthy, he lives very simply.
(尽管他很富有,但他生活非常简朴。)
常见错误与注意事项
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不要省略 “the fact that” 中的 “that”:
错误:~~Despite the fact it was late...~~
正确:Despite the fact that it was late... -
避免重复使用 “despite” 和 “that”:
错误:~~Despite that it was cold...~~(应改为 “Although it was cold...” 或 “Despite the cold...”) - 在口语或非正式写作中,建议使用更简洁的 “although” 或 “even though”。
替代表达
如果想使语言更简洁,可以考虑以下替代表达:
Although / Even though + clauseDespite / In spite of + noun / -ing
例如:
Despite the fact that he was tired → Although he was tired
Despite the fact that he was tired → Despite being tired
Despite the fact that he was tired → Despite being tired