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定义
despite: 尽管、虽然
Despite (尽管)后面是直接一个名词(或动词的动名词):
Despite his size, he was a very good athlete. 尽管他很高大,他仍是一个非常优秀的运动员。
Despite eating burgers every day, she never gains weight. 虽然她每天都吃汉堡，还是不胖。
Pronunciation examples
UK: I enjoyed our trip to the Seychelles, despite the weather.
US: Despite all my rage I am still just a rat in a cage.
示例
- "With this in mind, despite the current economic downturn, I'm optimistic that this coming year will be good for us."
- "However, despite my tastes and means, I cannot be expected to keep buying fine art out of my own pocket, and I will bring up the matter of finances at the next shareholders meeting."
- "They are trying to break me, Bruno, and I am afraid that despite my rugged, tough exterior, I may not last."
- "Despite gloomy financial forecasts for its competitors, the perfume giant is set to have one of their most successful Christmases ever with sales up 15% since this time last year."
- "The move is apparently aimed to raise capital for a much-needed IT revamp and also a pool table for the staff recreation room. Despite healthy profits, lots of employees had been leaving the company."
- "Despite this isolated incident, I believe that our two cultures are closer than ever, and this is reflected by this collaboration between the perfumers of our two great nations."
- "Delavigne, San Francisco's renowned playboy, insisted on piloting the balloon himself, despite having only limited experience flying dirigibles."
- "The London Ducky managed to speak to one worker, Pedro Sanchez, despite his pocket having been crammed full of 50 dollar bills in order to keep his mouth shut."
- "Brent : Nutritionists have wondered for years how the French continue to lead long and healthy lives despite the richness of their diet."
- "They watch games live on TV, despite the time differences."
- "Susie : First of all, you'll be happy to know that despite Bruno's absence, our shareholders still have confidence in us."
- "You'll be pleased to know that despite our little incident, I managed to talk those suckers at "Smells R Us" into renewing their orders for the upcoming year."
- "Despite his humble beginnings in the deepest, darkest Amazon, General Oléré stood out like a shining star."
- "I'm pleased that our overhead remains relatively low despite our progressive expansion."
- "Despite their reputation for spontaneous combustion in the 1930s, airships are back."
- "Despite this, CEO Kalvin Krime announced yesterday that "the worst is now over" and predicted an increase in profits next year."
- "Anyway, despite your commendable efforts, I have decided it would be best to hire the janitor through a cleaning agency."
- "Susie : As a matter of fact Philip, since you insist on making this a financial issue: immediately after the public became aware of their labor practices, their stock dropped 44% despite a booming stock market."
- "Philip : If I could interject, I believe they still made a healthy profit in the 90's despite these minor problems."
练习 1
"They made a killing last year, regardless of any of the bad publicity they've received over the years."
Another way to say this is: "They made a killing last year, any of the bad publicity they've received over the years."
(Choose the term which could replace "regardless of" and still fit the sentence grammatically.)
Another way to say this is: "They made a killing last year, any of the bad publicity they've received over the years."
(Choose the term which could replace "regardless of" and still fit the sentence grammatically.)
"They made a killing last year, regardless of any of the bad publicity they've received over the years."
Another way to say this is: "They made a killing last year, despite any of the bad publicity they've received over the years."
(Choose the term which could replace "regardless of" and still fit the sentence grammatically.)
Another way to say this is: "They made a killing last year, despite any of the bad publicity they've received over the years."
(Choose the term which could replace "regardless of" and still fit the sentence grammatically.)
despite: "Despite" means "in spite of" or "notwithstanding". It has the same meaning as "regardless" in this context. Both terms introduce contrast within a sentence.
although: "Although" has a similar meaning to "regardless of", however in this context it cannot be used. "Although" is used to make a link between two things. Example: Although he looked sad, he still smiled and played with the children. The phrase "although any of the bad publicity they've received over the years" is grammatically incorrect.
against: "Against" means to be opposed to something. It cannot be used in this sentence. The phrase "against any of the bad publicity they've received over the years" is grammatically incorrect, and does not express the same meaning as "despite" or "regardless".
nonetheless: "Nonetheless" means "however", or "nevertheless". It can have a similar meaning to "regardless", however it cannot be used in this context. The phrase "nonetheless any of the bad publicity they've received over the years" is grammatically incorrect.
练习 2
Moira reviews today's top news stories during the broadcast.
Choose all the correct statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose all the correct statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Moira reviews today's top news stories during the broadcast.
Choose all the correct statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose all the correct statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Moira says "Hurricane Vanessa continues to wreak havoc all over the American Southeast". The expression "to wreak havoc" means to "disrupt", "damage" or "destroy" something. The expression "to wreak havoc" is often used to describe the negative effects of a disaster (such as a hurricane), although the expression can be used in other contexts: The virus wreaked havoc on our computer systems. The "American Southeast" is a region comprising of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
Moira says that "a new outbreak of avian flu is devastating the chicken industry in Ethiopia". If something is "devastated", it is "ruined" or "destroyed". Moira says that the chicken industry has been destroyed as a result of the avian flu, and not despite (or regardless) of it.
Moira reports that there has been another "suicide bombing" in the Middle East. A suicide bomber is someone who attaches a bomb or explosive device to themselves in order to cause an explosion in a public place. Suicide bombings are frequent in the middle east and are considered terrorist attacks.
练习 3
Help Icarus choose the right words to complete his Interim Finance Report!
Skin Care
The line of Delavigne products which have seen the largest is skin care. We can attribute this trend to the Japanese market. The world's oldest population is also one of the wealthiest, and they're ready to money on looking younger. making up only 2% of the world's population, the Japanese account for one fifth of skin care sales. Moreover, sales of Delavigne skin care products in Japan are 14.6% in the past six months.
for the second half of the year
I can predict with confidence that the Delavigne Corporation's strong performance will continue until the end of the year. The company's finances are extremely healthy (as you can see in the eight-page addendum). Retail sales typically increase 50-70% in the three months leading up to December 31st. Even in markets which appear saturated such as Europe and North America, shoppers increase their of Delavigne products towards the holiday season.
Our very healthy profits in the first half of this year will not only result in generous dividends for our shareholders, but will in large part be re-invested into even better results. For example, I am proposing a of $1m to the Marketing Department to a Europe-wide campaign aimed at increasing sales of our mid-range collections. Additionally, the Research & Development Department will be embarking on a three-month trek into the Indonesian jungle to hunt for new ingredients. , we will also be opening several new stores in China, to get the most out of this exciting market. The future's bright.
Skin Care
The line of Delavigne products which have seen the largest is skin care. We can attribute this trend to the Japanese market. The world's oldest population is also one of the wealthiest, and they're ready to money on looking younger. making up only 2% of the world's population, the Japanese account for one fifth of skin care sales. Moreover, sales of Delavigne skin care products in Japan are 14.6% in the past six months.
for the second half of the year
I can predict with confidence that the Delavigne Corporation's strong performance will continue until the end of the year. The company's finances are extremely healthy (as you can see in the eight-page addendum). Retail sales typically increase 50-70% in the three months leading up to December 31st. Even in markets which appear saturated such as Europe and North America, shoppers increase their of Delavigne products towards the holiday season.
Our very healthy profits in the first half of this year will not only result in generous dividends for our shareholders, but will in large part be re-invested into even better results. For example, I am proposing a of $1m to the Marketing Department to a Europe-wide campaign aimed at increasing sales of our mid-range collections. Additionally, the Research & Development Department will be embarking on a three-month trek into the Indonesian jungle to hunt for new ingredients. , we will also be opening several new stores in China, to get the most out of this exciting market. The future's bright.
Help Icarus choose the right words to complete his Interim Finance Report!
Skin Care
The line of Delavigne products which have seen the largest growth 1 is skin care. We can attribute this trend to the Japanese market. The world's oldest population is also one of the wealthiest, and they're ready to spend 2 money on looking younger. Despite 3 making up only 2% of the world's population, the Japanese account for one fifth of skin care sales. Moreover, sales of Delavigne skin care products in Japan are up 4 14.6% in the past six months.
Outlook 5 for the second half of the year
I can predict with confidence that the Delavigne Corporation's strong performance will continue until the end of the year. The company's finances are extremely healthy (as you can see in the eight-page balance sheet 6 addendum). Retail sales typically increase 50-70% in the three months leading up to December 31st. Even in markets which appear saturated such as Europe and North America, shoppers increase their purchases 7 of Delavigne products towards the holiday season.
Our very healthy profits in the first half of this year will not only result in generous dividends for our shareholders, but will in large part be re-invested into generating 8 even better results. For example, I am proposing a grant 9 of $1m to the Marketing Department to fund 10 a Europe-wide campaign aimed at increasing sales of our mid-range collections. Additionally, the Research & Development Department will be embarking on a three-month trek into the Indonesian jungle to hunt for new ingredients. Finally 11, we will also be opening several new stores in China, to get the most out of this exciting market. The future's bright.
Skin Care
The line of Delavigne products which have seen the largest growth 1 is skin care. We can attribute this trend to the Japanese market. The world's oldest population is also one of the wealthiest, and they're ready to spend 2 money on looking younger. Despite 3 making up only 2% of the world's population, the Japanese account for one fifth of skin care sales. Moreover, sales of Delavigne skin care products in Japan are up 4 14.6% in the past six months.
Outlook 5 for the second half of the year
I can predict with confidence that the Delavigne Corporation's strong performance will continue until the end of the year. The company's finances are extremely healthy (as you can see in the eight-page balance sheet 6 addendum). Retail sales typically increase 50-70% in the three months leading up to December 31st. Even in markets which appear saturated such as Europe and North America, shoppers increase their purchases 7 of Delavigne products towards the holiday season.
Our very healthy profits in the first half of this year will not only result in generous dividends for our shareholders, but will in large part be re-invested into generating 8 even better results. For example, I am proposing a grant 9 of $1m to the Marketing Department to fund 10 a Europe-wide campaign aimed at increasing sales of our mid-range collections. Additionally, the Research & Development Department will be embarking on a three-month trek into the Indonesian jungle to hunt for new ingredients. Finally 11, we will also be opening several new stores in China, to get the most out of this exciting market. The future's bright.
1 growth: "Growth" is the best choice here. "Growth" is the noun related to the verb "to grow". Example: "Cats" growth depends mostly on their genes: large cats have large kittens'. You might also like to know that the verb "to grow" is irregular: grow/grew/grown.
1 grow: This is a verb, and we need a noun for this sentence to make sense.
1 grew: This is a verb, and we need a noun for this sentence to make sense.
2 spend: "Spend" is the right answer. To "spend money on something" is to buy something. For example, "When I was younger, I spent all my money on partying".
2 prepare: To "prepare" means to "get ready", which does not make sense here.
2 save: To "save money" is to spend less money, which does not make sense here because the sentence is about consumers buying MORE products, not fewer products.
3 Despite: "Despite" is the correct answer here. We use "despite" to begin sentences when we want to introduce a contrast, or a surprising situation. Here's another example: "Despite being only 8 years old, Rupert is very fashionable".
3 However: "However" is generally used in the middle of a sentence: "I like chips, however I prefer chocolate". It does not make grammatical sense here.
3 Moreover: "Moreover" does not make sense at this point in the report. "Moreover" is used to introduce an extra item, which is even more important than the once you just spoke about: "Philip noticed a woman at the bar. Moreover, she was smiling at him".
4 up: This is the correct choice. The expression "(sales) are up" means that sales have increased or got bigger. Other example: The number of fatal road accidents are up 25% this year.
4 across: It doesn't make sense to use this term here.
4 high: It doesn't make sense to use this term here.
5 Outlook: "Outlook" is the best choice here. A company's "outlook" describes its prospects for the future. Example: "The outlook is good: sales seem to be increasing steadily, so we can expect healthy profits in the coming months".
5 Perspective: A "perspective" is either a "point of view" or a "context". It does not make sense here.
5 Future: Sorry, but "future for the second half of the year" doesn't make sense!
6 balance sheet: This is the best option here. A company's "balance sheet" is a statement showing the financial position of a business on a specified date. This will list the business's assets (e.g. cash and stock) and liabilities (e.g. debts such as bank loans). The "bottom line" shows the net income which was kept (or lost) over the period. Example: "Our company's balance sheet shows how our business is being funded and how we are using these funds".
6 balance: Used alone, a "balance" is a device for weighing something, or the amount of money one has in a bank account. Neither of these meanings makes sense here.
6 consolidation: In a business context, a "consolidation" is "the merger of two or more corporations", which does not make sense here.
7 purchases: This is the best option here. A "purchase" refers to an "acquisition" or something bought.
7 buys: Although as nouns "buy" and (the correct answer) "purchase" are mostly synonymous, we do not generally use the term in the following way: a buy of a product.
7 expending: This is incorrect. The term "expending" is the present participle of the verb "to expend": 'to spend or consume. We are looking for a noun here.
8 generating: "Generating" is the right choice. To "generate" something is to "create" or "develop" it. Let's look at another example: "I've found a great way of generating some extra income: selling my soul to the devil!".
8 hoping: "Hoping" for something is wanting it to happen, without taking any positive action to make it happen, which does not make sense in this sentence, as Icarus is talking about "re-investing" money to get even better results.
8 expecting: "Expecting" something to happen is assuming that it will happen, without taking any positive action to make it happen, which does not make sense in this sentence, as Icarus is talking about "re-investing" money to get even better results.
9 grant: This is the best choice here. Icarus refers to $1 million dollars which will "fund" a marketing campaign. In this context, a "grant" is the most suitable term to use. A "grant" refers to an allocation of money, or a "subsidy". Example: The government has given my small company a grant of $50,000 to help me expand my business.
9 fine: This is incorrect. A "fine" refers to a financial penalty. Example: My bank has given me a $10 dollar fine for not paying $1000 dollars into my account this month. Given the context, the use of the term "fine" is incorrect given that Icarus refers to money that he has given (not charged) the Marketing department.
9 fare: This is incorrect. A "fare" refers to the price we pay for something, usually a travel ticket, for example: The bus fare for this journey is $2 dollars.
10 fund: this is the best choice here. To "fund (something)" is to finance it. Given the context, it makes sense to use this term since Icarus has promised $1 million to the Marketing department.
10 found: This is incorrect. The term "to found" means to establish or create. For example: Bruno Delavigne founded the Delavigne Corporation many years ago.
10 funds: This is incorrect. "Funds" refers to a general amount of money available for a specific purpose. For example: We don't have the funds to buy you a horse, darling. The use of the noun form "funds" is incorrect here.
11 Finally: This is the right answer. We often use "finally" in business reports or speeches to introduce our last point: "Finally, I'd like to thank you all for coming to hear me speak today".
11 Last: Sorry, but this is not a natural way to introduce a final point. "Lastly" may be considered as acceptable.
11 Eventually: Sorry, but this is not a natural way to introduce a final point. "Eventually" suggests that something happened over a long period of time, which does not make sense here.
练习 4
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Susan: You'll be happy to know that Bruno's absence, our shareholders still have confidence in us. Delavigne has three points over the last four weeks.
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Susan: You'll be happy to know that despite Bruno's absence, our shareholders still have confidence in us. Delavigne stock has gained three points over the last four weeks.
练习 5
'Amidst this ocean of mediocrity...'.
From the list below, choose the term closest in meaning with amidst:
From the list below, choose the term closest in meaning with amidst:
'Amidst this ocean of mediocrity...'.
From the list below, choose the term closest in meaning with amidst:
From the list below, choose the term closest in meaning with amidst:
This is an incorrect choice. The term 'despite' introduces a contrast within a sentence and is synonymous with 'even though'. Example: I am going to invite her to my party, despite the fact that she didn't invite me to her wedding. The terms 'among' and 'despite' are not similar in meaning.
This is an incorrect choice. The term 'considering' means 'taking into account'. Example: She did really well coming 5th in the running race, considering she doesn't have any legs. The terms 'amidst' and 'considering' are not similar in meaning.
This is the correct choice. The term 'amidst' (or amid) means 'in the middle of', 'surrounded by' or 'among' (also 'amongst'). 'Among' (and 'amongst') shares a similar meaning with 'amidst'. Belinda is saying that 'in the middle of' all the mediocre films currently at the cinema, she has discovered a good one (Decapitated Heads IX). Grammatical Note: 'among' and 'amongst' can't directly replace 'amidst' in Belinda's expression. Although these terms are synonymous, 'amidst' is often followed by a noun which cannot be separated or individually counted (a collective body). 'Among' and 'amongst' are used in reference to countable quantities, and so we couldn't say 'among the ocean of mediocrity'.
This is an incorrect choice. The term 'besides' means 'apart from'. Example: I don't want to go shopping. Besides, I don't have any money so I couldn't go even if I wanted to. Do not confuse the term 'besides' with the adverb 'beside' which refers to location. Example: 'Come and sit beside me you gorgeous man!'
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