despite

prep.

1. 即使；尽管
   used to show that sth happened or is true although sth else might have happened to prevent it
   1. Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it.
      尽管她竭尽全力控制自己，声音仍然在颤抖。
   2. Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
      尽管他申请了数百个工作，但仍然在失业中。
   3. She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring.
      尽管她认为物理枯燥无味，她却学得很好。
2. 尽管（自己）不愿意
   used to show that sb did not intend to do the thing mentioned
   1. He had to laugh despite himself.
      他不想笑，但还是忍不住笑了出来。

1. PREP 尽管;虽然
   You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
   1. Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found...
      尽管进行了彻底的调查，还是没有发现索思韦尔博士的任何踪迹。
   2. The National Health Service has visibly deteriorated, despite increased spending...
      尽管支出在增加，但国民医疗保健服务的质量却明显下降了。
   3. He was obviously distressed despite being unconscious...
      虽然他自己未发觉，但他显然很忧心。
   4. She will stand by husband, despite reports that he sent another woman love notes.
      尽管有报道说她丈夫曾给另一个女人写求爱信，但她还是会支持他。
2. PREP 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.
   1. Despite myself, Harry's remarks had caused me to stop and reflect.
      哈里的话让我不由自主地停下来细想。

1. Despite the adverse conditions, the road was finished in just eight months.
   尽管存在种种不利情况，公路还是仅用8个月就完工了。
2. Despite what the antis would tell you, hunting is for people from all walks of life.
   不管持反对意见的人将告诉你什么，狩猎适合于各个阶层的人。
3. Despite his illegal act, few people think badly of him.
   尽管他干了违法的事情，但很少有人认为他不好。
4. Despite its demonstrable speed and safety, the boat failed to become popular.
   虽然其速度和安全性都可得到证明，但这种船还是不受欢迎。
5. Despite official denials, the rumours still persist
   尽管官方予以否认，但谣言仍未平息。
6. Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found
   尽管进行了彻底的调查，还是没有发现索思韦尔博士的任何踪迹。
7. The National Health Service has visibly deteriorated, despite increased spending
   尽管支出在增加，但国民医疗保健服务的质量却明显下降了。
8. He was obviously distressed despite being unconscious
   虽然他自己未发觉，但他显然很忧心。
9. Despite myself, Harry's remarks had caused me to stop and reflect.
   哈里的话让我不由自主地停下来细想。
10. Despite careful detective work, many items have never been recovered.
    尽管进行了悉心探查，许多物品还是一直没有找回。
11. Despite winning the title, their last campaign ended in great disappointment
    尽管赢得了冠军，但他们最后一役却令人大失所望。
12. Despite the efforts of the United Nations, the problem of drug traffic continues to grow
    尽管联合国作了努力，贩毒问题仍变得越来越严重。
13. They tried to handcuff him but, despite his injuries, he fought his way free.
    他们试图把他铐起来，但尽管有伤在身，他还是奋力挣脱了。
14. Despite the occasional hiccup, the US and Laos have had quite cordial relations.
    尽管偶尔出现一些小的磕碰，美国和老挝一直保持着很友好的关系。
15. Despite his lack of experience, he got the job
    他虽然经验不足，但还是获得了这份工作。
16. Despite the mixed metaphor, there is some truth in this judgement.
    尽管有混用的比喻，这个判断还是有些道理的。
17. Despite numerous attempts to diet, her weight soared.
    尽管多次尝试节食，她的体重仍然飙升了。
18. Despite the violence that preceded the elections, reports say that polling was orderly and peaceful.
    尽管选举前发生了暴力事件，报道说投票得以和平有序地进行。
19. Despite the newly rediscovered friendship, there's no doubt that more difficulties lie ahead.
    尽管最近重新恢复了友好关系，但接下来无疑会面临更多的困难。
20. Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on regardless.
    尽管最近做了手术，她还是不顾一切地进行下去。
21. Mr Lawssi apparently did not return the money, despite repeated reminders
    尽管被提醒了很多次，劳西先生显然没有把钱退回来。
22. What he saw there sickened him, despite all his years of police work.
    尽管他干了多年的警察工作，但在那里所见的一切还是让他感到恶心。
23. I actually skated, and despite some teetering I did not fall on the ice
    我真的滑冰了——尽管有些踉跄，但没有跌跟头。
24. Despite these superficial resemblances, this is a darker work than her earlier novels
    尽管表面上有一些相似之处，但这本著作实际要比她以前的小说悲观。
25. Despite the heat, he'd swapped his overalls for a suit and tie
    尽管很热，他还是脱掉工作服换上了西装和领带。
26. Despite what happened in the past I want her to know I am there for her.
    无论过去发生过什么，我希望她知道，我是支持她的。
27. Despite the unsettled weather, we had a marvellous weekend.
    尽管天气一会儿好一会儿差，我们仍然度过了一个美好的周末。
28. Despite valiant efforts by the finance minister, inflation rose to 36%.
    尽管财政部部长采取了一系列果决措施，通货膨胀率还是涨到了36%。
29. Despite our repeated criticisms, he remains unchanged.
    尽管我们一再批评，他还是依然如故。
30. Despite numerous failures, they continued to conduct the experiment without flagging.
    尽管实验几次都失败了，他们仍毫不气馁地继续进行。

  despite in spite of【导航词义：尽管】

  despite prep. 尽管，虽然

〔辨析〕语气较轻，与 in spite of 相比用得略少。

  in spite of prep. 不管，不顾

〔辨析〕语气较强，比 despite 更常见。

noun

1. contemptuous disregard
   1. she wanted neither favor nor despite

2. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
   1. he was held in contempt
   2. the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary

   Synonym:    contemptdisdainscorn