albeit
의미: Although; even though. Used to introduce a concessive clause, typically modifying what has just been said.
Albeit is a formal conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even if.' It is most commonly followed by an adjective, adverb, or short phrase rather than a full clause. For example, 'an important, albeit controversial, decision' is correct, but 'albeit he was tired' sounds unnatural — 'although' would be better there. It is a hallmark of sophisticated written English and is very common in academic papers and quality journalism.
예문
- The results were encouraging, albeit somewhat preliminary at this stage of the research. 在研究的这个阶段,结果是令人鼓舞的,尽管还相当初步。Los resultados fueron alentadores, si bien algo preliminares en esta fase de la investigación.研究のこの段階では、結果はまだ予備的なものではあるものの、心強いものでした。연구의 이 단계에서 결과는 아직 예비적이긴 하지만 고무적이었습니다.
- She accepted the position, albeit with some reservations about the workload. 她接受了这个职位,尽管对工作量有些保留。Aceptó el puesto, aunque con ciertas reservas sobre la carga de trabajo.彼女はその職を引き受けましたが、業務量については多少の懸念を抱いていました。그녀는 업무량에 대해 다소 우려를 품으면서도 그 직위를 수락했습니다.
- The government has made progress, albeit slow, towards meeting its environmental targets. 政府在实现其环境目标方面取得了进展,尽管进展缓慢。El gobierno ha avanzado, si bien lentamente, hacia el cumplimiento de sus objetivos medioambientales.政府は環境目標の達成に向けて、遅々としたものではありますが、前進しています。정부는 더디긴 하지만 환경 목표 달성을 향해 진전을 이루었습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: academic, professional, media
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
A contraction of the Middle English phrase 'al be it' (although it be, let it be entirely so), from all + be + it. Despite sounding archaic, it has remained in continuous use since the 14th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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