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让步状语从句

退一步说/虽然/即使

1. Although / though​

虽然 (不能和but连用（两个连接词在同一个句子），但可以和yet_still 连用（副词）

  • Although I am living in a noisy city, I desire a green forest.

2. Even if / even though 尽管​

  • I’ve decided to forgive him even though he deeply hurt my feeling.

3. In spite of / despite sth / despite the fact that​

In spite of / despite the heavy rain outside, she dashed out without any hesitation.

4. While A..., B... 尽管(句首)​

  • While I understand your point of view, I don’t agree with you.

5. Notwithstanding sth/that​

  • Notwithstanding a steady decline in numbers, the school has had a very successful year.

  • Notwithstanding differences, there are clear similarities in all of the world's religions.

  • Fame and fortune notwithstanding, Donna never forgot her hometown.

  • Language difficulties notwithstanding, he soon grew to love the country and its people.

  • Notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently.

6. No matter + 特殊疑问词​

  • No matter what/whatever nonsense the paper print, some people always believe it.
  • No matter where/wherever she goes, there are crowd of people waiting to see her.

whoever, whichever, whenever, wherever, however

  • No matter how/however I approached the problem, I cannot find a solution.

7. As much as 主语 + 谓语, 句子​

As much as I love you, I still have to say goodbye.

As much as I with I could, I can't help you this time.

8. As 倒装形式（adj. / adv. / n. / v.用在as之前)​

  1. Adj. + as
    • Young as he is, he knows a lot.
    • Rich as he is, he is not happy.
    • Tired as I was, I try to help them.
    • Slow as the traditional mail may seem, it cannot be replaced altogether for the simple reason that...
  1. Adv. (much)
    • Much as I like you, I will not marry you.
    • Hard as he worked, he made little progress.
    • Much as I hate do it, I must stay home and study English.
  1. V. + as
    • Try as they may, they will never succeed.
    • Object as my parents may, I decide to do it.
  1. N. + as
    • Child as he is, he is knowledgeable.
    • Lazy a boy as he is, he is kind to help others.