despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);
"although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it" "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed" "he was a stern yet fair master" "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
例句
用作副词(adv.)
He went, notwithstanding he was ordered to stay.他虽被命令不许去,但还是去了。
Notwithstanding her naughtiness, I love my little girl.尽管我的小姑娘很淘气,我还是很爱她。
用作介词(prep.)
Notwithstanding the bad weather, the match went on.尽管天气很糟,比赛还是照常进行。
He still went home, notwithstanding the midnight.尽管已近午夜,他还是回家去了。
用作连词(conj.)
Many people told me not to try, but I went ahead notwithstanding.很多人都劝我不要尝试,我还是决意去做了。