让步状语从句表示在某种相反的条件下,主句中的情况依然会出现。让步状语从句由although, though, however, whatever, whoever, whomever, whichever, whenever, wherever, whether(是否), no matter (who, wha, etc), even if, even though等词引导。
让步状语从句的用法
A.although, though
这两个词意思一样,都解释虽然,尽管。although比though正式。
1.although指事实,多用于句首。多数情况下可与though换用。
Although he is young, he is very clever.
他尽管年轻,但很聪明。
Although his illness had prevented him from studying, he managed to pas the exam.
尽管病情妨碍了他学习,但他还是通过了考试。
It was an exciting game, although no goals were scored.
那是一场精彩的球赛,尽管一个球都没进。(although也可放在主句之后)
2.though既指事实,又指设想。可用于句首、句中或句末。
Though he is poor, he is happy.
他虽然穷,但很快乐。
I haven't checked the information yet, though I thik it is correct.
我还没有核实这份资料,但我认为它错不了。
My house, though it is large, is also made of stone and wood.