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used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said 然而;不过;仍然 He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. 他感觉不舒服,但他仍然去上班,并且努力集中精神工作。 We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 我们原以为这些数据正确,不过我们现在发现了一些错误。
Language Bank howeverhoweverWays of saying ‘but’ “但是” 的表达方式 Politicians have promised to improve road safety. So far, however, little has been achieved. 政客们承诺要加强道路安全。但是,迄今为止成效微乎其微。
Despite clear evidence from road safety studies, no new measures have been introduced. 尽管道路安全研究已得出确切依据,但仍未实施任何新措施。
Politicians have promised to improve road safety. In spite of this/Despite this, little has been achieved so far. 政客们承诺要加强道路安全。尽管如此,迄今为止成效微乎其微。
Although politicians have promised to improve road safety, little has been achieved so far. 尽管政客们承诺要加强道路安全,但是迄今为止成效微乎其微。
Some politicians claim that the new transport policy has been a success. In fact, it has been a total disaster. 一些政客宣称新的交通政策非常成功,实际上却是彻头彻尾的失败。
Government campaigns have had a measure of success, but the fact remains that large numbers of accidents are still caused by careless drivers. 政府的宣传活动取得了一定的成功,但实际情况是大量的交通事故仍然是由于驾驶者疏忽造成的。
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used with an adjective or adverb to mean ‘to whatever degree’ (与形容词或副词连用)无论到什么程度,不管多么 He wanted to take no risks, however small. 他再小的风险也不想冒。 She has the window open, however cold it is outside. 不管外面多冷她都开着窗户。 However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. 无论我解释得多么仔细,她还是没弄懂。
in whatever way 不管怎样;无论如何