1. 盡管;雖然 You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
despite的反義詞
e.g. Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found... 盡管進(jìn)行了徹底的調查，還是沒(méi)有發(fā)現索思韋爾博士的任何蹤跡。 e.g. The National Health Service has visibly deteriorated, despite increased spending... 盡管支出在增加，但國民醫療保健服務(wù)的質(zhì)量卻明顯下降了。
2. 不由自主;情不自禁 If you do something despite yourself you do it although you did not really intend or expect to.
e.g. Despite myself, Harry's remarks had caused me to stop and reflect. 哈里的話(huà)讓我不由自主地停下來(lái)細想。
despite英英釋義
despite的解釋
noun
1. contemptuous disregard
e.g. she wanted neither favor nor despite
2. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
e.g. he was held in contempt the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary