单词发音
- Despite (英式发音): /dɪˈsaɪt/
- Despite (美式发音): /dɪˈspaɪt/
分析词义
Despite 是一个介词,意思是“尽管”,用来表示某种情况或行为没有因为某个事实而改变。它用于引出一个对比或相反的情况。
列举例句
- 场景一:表达惊讶
- English: "She kept working hard, despite her illness."
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中文: “尽管她生病了,但她还是努力工作。”
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场景二:表达对比
- English: "He enjoyed the movie, despite its controversial ending."
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中文: “尽管结局有争议,他还是喜欢这部电影。”
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场景三:表达坚持
- English: "They continued their journey, despite the heavy rain."
- 中文: “尽管下着大雨,他们还是继续他们的旅程。”
词根分析
- De-: 向下,否定
- Spir(e): 呼吸,精神
- -te: 名词后缀
由词根衍生的其他单词:
- Inspire (启发)
- Perspiration (汗水)
- Expiration (呼气)
词缀分析
- De-: 向下,否定(前缀)
- Deactivate (停用)
- Devalue (贬值)
- Decode (解码)
发展历史和文化背景
"Despite" 源自拉丁语的 "despicere",意为“看不起”或“轻视”。在英语中,这个词逐渐演变为表示“尽管”的意思,强调一种对比或无视的态度。在欧美文化中,这个词常用于表达一种不屈不挠的精神,即面对困难仍然坚持下去。
单词变形
- Noun form: None specifically for 'despite' as it is a preposition.
- Verb form: None specifically for 'despite' as it is a preposition.
- Adjective form: None specifically for 'despite' as it is a preposition.
- Adverb form: None specifically for 'despite' as it is a preposition.
固定搭配、组词
- In spite of (尽管)
- English: "In spite of the difficulties, they succeeded."
- 中文: “尽管有困难,但他们成功了。”
记忆辅助
将 "despite" 联想成一个故事中的角色,这个角色总是面对困难但从未放弃。每当你遇到 "despite" 这个单词时,想象这个角色在挑战中坚持不懈的情景。
小故事
John was determined to finish the marathon. Despite the pain in his legs, he pushed on. Crossing the finish line, he felt a sense of achievement.
约翰决心完成马拉松比赛。尽管双腿疼痛,他还是坚持了下来。冲过终点线时,他感到一种成就感。