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| 1 | used for introducing a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising 虽然；尽管 |
| Though we are only a small country, we have a long and glorious history. 虽然我们只是个小国，但却有着悠久辉煌的历史。 |
| The journey, though difficult, involved no real danger. 旅途虽然艰难，却没有真正的危险。 |
| poor though they are/dark though it was etc Poor though her family was, they would never ask for help. 她家虽然贫穷，但他们从不伸手求助。 |
| even though He went on fighting even though he was wounded. 尽管受了伤，他还是继续战斗。 |
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| 2 | used for introducing a statement that makes what you have just said seem less true or less likely 虽然，但是，不过（用于引导对前面内容起部分否定作用的句子） |
| I really enjoyed your lecture, though there were some parts I didn’ t quite understand. 我真的喜欢你的演讲，不过，有些部分我不太明白。 |
| I departed willingly, though sadly. 虽然很难过，我还是心甘情愿地离开了。 |
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| 3 | used when adding a statement or question that seems surprising after the previous statement or that makes the previous statement seem less true 不过，但是（用于补充或提出问题，补充的内容与前面所述属于转折关系，或部分否定前面内容） |
| It’ s a bit like a crossword puzzle – more complicated, though. 这有点儿像字谜游戏，不过要更难些。 |
| ‘The Savoy’ s a very nice hotel.’ ‘Isn’ t it rather expensive, though?’ “萨沃伊酒店非常不错。”“不过，是不是太贵了点儿？” |
| The local food is delicious. A word of warning though – avoid the salads. 当地的菜肴很好吃。不过，要警告一声：不要吃色拉。 |
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