early 14c., althagh, compound of all + though, showing once-common emphatic use of all. "All though was originally more emphatic than though, but by 1400 it was practically only a variant of it, and all having thus lost its independent force, the phrase was written as one word" [OED].
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. Although he was only grumbling, his choice of words made Rodney angry.
盡管他只是在咕噥，可是他的措詞卻讓羅德妮惱火。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style.
盡管價(jià)格昂貴，但它們經(jīng)久耐用，永不過時(shí)。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Although people sometimes buy property sight unseen, it'sa remarkably bad idea.
盡管人們有時(shí)沒看房就買了房，但這真是一個(gè)很糟糕的主意。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Although this recipe looks long, it is actually very quick to prepare.
盡管這個(gè)菜譜看上去很長(zhǎng)，其實(shí)做起來很快。
來自柯林斯例句
5. I was never really happy there, although the people were kindness itself.