despite, in spite of, notwithstanding区别

despite, in spite of, notwithstanding 这些前置词或前置短语都含有“虽然,尽管”之意。这几个前置词despite : 书面用词,指不受某事或某种原因的阻碍,语气轻于in spite of。如:She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.虽然朋友们明确反对,她还是坚持己见。Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.他虽然经验不足,但还是获得了这份工作。Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.尽管他身形庞大,移动起来还是很灵巧。in spite of : 在这些词中语气最强,可与despite换用,口语或书面语中均可使用。如:In spite of her hostility, she was attracted to him.尽管自己心存敌意,她还是为他所吸引。The blunt comment made Richard laugh in spite of himself.这番率直的话让理查德不由自主地大笑起来。I wouldn't trust them in spite of all their la-di-da manners.尽管他们处处显得很高雅的样子,我还是不相信他们。notwithstanding : 语气最弱,仅表示一种障碍的存在。如:He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held.尽管他和威廉·皮特看法相似,却瞧不起他。His relations with colleagues, differences of opinion notwithstanding, were unfailingly friendly.尽管有意见分歧,他和同事们一直关系融洽。Notwithstanding some major financial problems, the school has had a successful year.虽然有些重大的经费问题,这所学校一年来还是很成功。