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used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said 然而;不過;仍然 He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. 他感覺不舒服,但他仍然去上班,並且努力集中精神工作。 We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 我們原以爲這些數據正確,不過我們現在發現了一些錯誤。
Language Bank howeverhoweverWays of saying ‘but’ “但是” 的表達方式 Politicians have promised to improve road safety. So far, however, little has been achieved. 政客們承諾要加強道路安全。但是,迄今爲止成效微乎其微。
Despite clear evidence from road safety studies, no new measures have been introduced. 盡管道路安全研究已得出確切依據,但仍未實施任何新措施。
Politicians have promised to improve road safety. In spite of this/Despite this, little has been achieved so far. 政客們承諾要加強道路安全。盡管如此,迄今爲止成效微乎其微。
Although politicians have promised to improve road safety, little has been achieved so far. 盡管政客們承諾要加強道路安全,但是迄今爲止成效微乎其微。
Some politicians claim that the new transport policy has been a success. In fact, it has been a total disaster. 一些政客宣稱新的交通政策非常成功,實際上卻是徹頭徹尾的失敗。
Government campaigns have had a measure of success, but the fact remains that large numbers of accidents are still caused by careless drivers. 政府的宣傳活動取得了一定的成功,但實際情況是大量的交通事故仍然是由於駕駛者疏忽造成的。
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used with an adjective or adverb to mean ‘to whatever degree’ (與形容詞或副詞連用)無論到什麽程度,不管多麽 He wanted to take no risks, however small. 他再小的風險也不想冒。 She has the window open, however cold it is outside. 不管外面多冷她都開着窗戶。 However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. 無論我解釋得多麽仔細,她還是沒弄懂。
in whatever way 不管怎樣;無論如何