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"
together with this
例句
用作副词(adv.)
But, withal, a real renaissance occurred, and America recovered her poetic voice.不过,此外还出现一种真正的文艺复兴,美国诗坛则有了新气象。
用作介词(prep.)
What shall he fill his belly withal?他该用什么来充饥呢?
This is the weapon that he used to defend himself withal.这就是他用来自卫的武器。