despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition Learner's definition of DESPITE
: without being prevented by (something) —
used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true尽管；即使；任凭 -
Despite [=in spite of] our objections, he insisted on driving.尽管我们反对，他仍坚持开车。
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She ran the race despite an injury.尽管她受了伤，还是参加了比赛。
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Despite our best efforts to save him, the patient died during the night.尽管我们尽全力抢救，这个病人还是在夜间去世了。
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They are not getting married, despite rumors to the contrary. [=even though there have been rumors saying they are getting married]他们还不准备结婚，尽管有谣传说他们要结婚了。
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Despite its small size, the device is able to store thousands of hours of music.别看这种设备体积很小，但它能存储几千小时的音乐。
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The law has yet to be passed, despite the fact that most people are in favor of it.尽管大多数人支持这项法规，但它尚未通过。
despite yourself
: even though you do not want to尽管自己并不想；不由自主地；身不由己地 -
She stared at the couple despite herself.她不由自主地盯着这对夫妻看。
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Despite myself, I began to enjoy the movie.我不由自主地开始欣赏起这部电影来。
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They grew to love each other, almost despite themselves.他们几乎不由自主地对彼此渐生爱慕。