although

conj.

1. 虽然；尽管；即使
   used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising
   1. Although the sun was shining it wasn't very warm.
      尽管太阳高照，却不很暖和。
   2. Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
      厨房虽小，但设计巧妙。
2. 不过；然而
   used to mean ‘but’ or ‘however’ when you are commenting on a statement
   1. I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time.
      我觉得他错了，不过我当时没有说出来。

1. CONJ-SUBORD 虽然（表示对比）
   You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
   1. Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great...
      虽然知道他的人不多，但他在这些人中名声却很响。
   2. Although the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous.
      虽然枪战目前已停止，但造成的破坏是巨大的。
2. CONJ-SUBORD 虽然（表示惊奇或出乎意料）
   You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the main clause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected.
   1. Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV...
      虽然那时我只有6岁，我依然记得在电视上见过它。
   2. Although he was twice as old as us, he became the life and soul of the company.
      虽然他的年纪是我们的两倍，但他却成为了公司的灵魂人物。
3. CONJ-SUBORD 尽管，即使（表示让步）
   You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause but modifies the strength of that statement.
   1. He was in love with her, although he did not put that name to it.
      他爱着她，虽然他没有将其称为爱。
4. CONJ-SUBORD 尽管;虽然（表示承认所述是事实）
   You use although when admitting a fact about something which you regard as less important than a contrasting fact.
   1. Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style...
      尽管价格昂贵，但它们经久耐用，永不过时。
   2. Although not ideal, this attitude is not entirely destructive.
      这种态度虽然不够理想，但还不至于消极透顶。

1. Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great
   虽然知道他的人不多，但他在这些人中名声却很响。
2. Although the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous.
   虽然枪战目前已停止，但造成的破坏是巨大的。
3. Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV
   虽然那时我只有6岁，我依然记得在电视上见过它。
4. Although he was twice as old as us, he became the life and soul of the company.
   虽然他的年纪是我们的两倍，但他却成为了公司的灵魂人物。
5. He was in love with her, although he did not put that name to it.
   他爱着她，虽然他没有将其称为爱。
6. Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style
   尽管价格昂贵，但它们经久耐用，永不过时。
7. Although not ideal, this attitude is not entirely destructive.
   这种态度虽然不够理想，但还不至于消极透顶。
8. Although large in area, the flat did not have many rooms.
   这套公寓虽然面积很大，但并没有太多房间。
9. Although he had been treated with antibiotics, he went to the bathroom repeatedly.
   虽然他已经服用了抗生素，但他还是不停地上厕所。
10. He read the letter again although already he could have recited its contents blindfold.
    尽管对信的内容已经能够倒背如流了，他还是又看了一遍。
11. Although I soon convinced him of my innocence, I think he still has serious doubts about my sanity
    虽然我很快便让他相信我是清白的，但是我想他仍然非常怀疑我是否神志正常。
12. This also endangers American interests in other regions, although to a lesser extent
    这也危及到美国在其他地区的利益，只不过危害程度要小一些。
13. He has grown more serious about running for president, although he refuses to show his hand.
    尽管他拒绝亮出自己的底牌，他对竞选总统一事却越来越认真了。
14. I was never really happy there, although the people were kindness itself
    我在那里从来没有真正高兴过，虽然那里的人们非常亲切。
15. Although three days isn't very long, shortage of time was the least of his problems
    虽然3天时间不算长，但对他来说，这已经是最不成问题的问题了。
16. I'll tell it to you, although you'll probably think I've lost my marbles.
    就算你也许会以为我疯了，我也要把它告诉你。
17. Although the old secret police have been abolished, the military police still exist
    虽然旧时的秘密警察业已废除，但宪兵队依然存在。
18. Although there is no overt hostility, black and white students do not mix much.
    虽然黑人学生与白人学生之间没有公开的敌意，但他们也不怎么来往。
19. It is important for us to meet personally although we have been in touch in various ways.
    尽管我们以多种方式保持联系，见面对我们来说还是非常重要的。
20. Although it is not in his power to do so, he said he would rebuild the Air Base
    虽然这超出了他的能力范围，他还是说他会重建空军基地。
21. Although the causes of cancer are being uncovered, we do not yet have any practical way to prevent it
    虽然癌症的病因正被逐步揭开，但我们尚未有任何切实可行的办法来预防它。
22. I was sorry he had left, although I soon developed a productive relationship with his successors.
    虽然我很快就和他的继任者建立了良好的关系，但是我仍然对他的离开感到遗憾。
23. Although this part of Normandy was badly bombed during the war it has been completely reconstructed.
    尽管诺曼底的这个区域在战争中遭受了狂轰滥炸，但之后它已经被彻底重建了。
24. Although Stewart did not get on the scoresheet, he was directly involved in both goals.
    尽管斯图尔特没有进球，但两个进球他都直接参与了助攻。
25. I caught him a lap later, and although I could pass him I could not shake him off
    一圈后我追上了他，可是虽然我可以超过他，但却甩不掉他。
26. Although his relationship with his mother had improved somewhat, he was still depressed
    尽管和母亲的关系有所改观，他仍然十分消沉。
27. Although the car is basically sound, I was worried about certain areas
    尽管这辆汽车基本状况良好，我还是担心一些地方不够安全。
28. Although most condoms contain spermicide, there are some manufactured without.
    虽然多数避孕套含有杀精剂，但也有一些是不含的。
29. Although many of the stones have fallen out, the monument remains very well preserved.
    尽管许多石头都已经掉下来了，那个纪念碑仍保存良好。
30. Although she had only met the old man once, he had made an indelible impression on her.
    虽然她和那老人只见过一面，可却在她心上留下了不可磨灭的深刻印象。

  although as though【导航词义：虽然，尽管】

  although conj. 尽管，虽然

〔辨析〕通常置于句首并用于正式场合，不能像 though 那样用于省略句或引出倒装语序的让步状语从句。

  as conj. 尽管，虽然

〔辨析〕作此义解时，只用于倒装语序结构中，语气强于 although 和 though。

  though conj. 虽然，尽管

〔辨析〕在文体上不如 although 正式，常用于省略句，或引出倒装语序的让步状语从句。