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| 1 | used for introducing a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising 虽然；尽管 |
| Although he’ s got a good job now, he still complains. 虽然他现在有了个好工作，但他还是抱怨。 |
| She used to call me ‘Tiny’ although I was at least as tall as she was. 她过去总叫我“小不点”，尽管我当时至少和她一样高。 |
| Davidson fought bravely, and although badly wounded, he refused to surrender. 戴维森勇敢地战斗，虽然受了重伤，但是他拒绝投降。 |
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| 2 | used for introducing a statement that makes what you have just said seem less true or less likely 但是，然而 |
| She’ s a very popular author, although personally I find her books rather boring. 她是个非常受欢迎的作家，但我个人觉得她的书非常无聊。 |
| The Lamberts liked their new home, although sometimes they missed their friends. 兰伯特一家喜欢他们的新居，然而有时他们会想念朋友们。 |
| Usage note: although | | | | Though is used with the same meaning as although, and is more common in spoken English. | | | |
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