although

英式讀音：[ɔ:l'ðəu]

美式讀音：[ɔl'ðo]

中文諧音：凹 糅

conj. 儘管；雖然；但是；然而

雙語例句：

Although it is not in his power to do so, he said he would rebuild the Air Base.

雖然這超出了他的能力範圍，他還是說他會重建空軍基地。

1.although較正式，語氣強

Although he was tired, he went on working.

2.although引導的從句放在主句前後均可，有時還可放在句中。

Although many difficulties are still ahead, we are determined to make greater achievements.儘管在前面的道路上還有許多困難，但是，我們決心要取得更大的成就。

He often helps me with my English although he is quite busy.儘管他相當忙，但是還常常幫我學英語。