nevertheless
含义: Despite what has just been said; however
Nevertheless is a formal adverb meaning despite what has just been said or done. It introduces a contrasting point that does not change the overall conclusion, similar to 'however' or 'even so' but with a more formal tone.
例句
- The weather was dreadful; nevertheless, we decided to go ahead with the picnic. 天气很糟糕;尽管如此,我们还是决定继续野餐。El tiempo era espantoso; sin embargo, decidimos seguir adelante con el pícnic.天気はひどかったですが、それでもピクニックを決行しました。날씨가 끔찍했지만, 그럼에도 불구하고 소풍을 강행하기로 했습니다.
- He had little experience; nevertheless, he got the job. 他几乎没有经验;然而,他还是得到了这份工作。Tenía poca experiencia; no obstante, consiguió el trabajo.彼は経験が少なかったにもかかわらず、その仕事に就きました。그는 경험이 거의 없었지만, 그럼에도 불구하고 그 일자리를 얻었습니다.
- The project was expensive. Nevertheless, it proved to be worthwhile. 这个项目很昂贵。尽管如此,事实证明它是值得的。El proyecto fue caro. Sin embargo, demostró valer la pena.そのプロジェクトは高額でした。それにもかかわらず、価値があることが証明されました。그 프로젝트는 비용이 많이 들었습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 가치가 있는 것으로 입증되었습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
Compound of 'never', 'the', and 'less'. 'Never' from Old English 'nǣfre' (not ever); 'the' used as an adverb meaning 'by that'; 'less' from Old English 'lǣs'. A 14th-century formation meaning 'not at all the less for that'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
A compound of 'never the less,' this word emerged in the 14th century. It originally meant 'not any the less' and has maintained its role as a sophisticated connector in formal English writing and speech.
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