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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- despite
[dɪs'paɪt]
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1.
preposition
尽管
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- despite
[dɪˈspaɪt]
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1.
noun
轻蔑，蔑视
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The crowded looked at the villain with a face of despite.
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人们满脸轻蔑地看着这个恶棍。
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The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary.
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局外人的蔑视是令人不可思议。
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2.
noun
轻视，忽视，不顾
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He has experienced despite throughout his life.
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他的一生受尽了白眼。
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She wanted neither favor nor despite.
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她宠辱不惊。
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3.
preposition
尽管，不管
Collins English-English Dictionary
- despite
[dɪ'spaɪt]
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1.
prep
in spite of; undeterred by
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2.
n
[Archaic]
contempt; insult
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3.
vb
an archaic word for spite
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4.
vt.
[Etymology]
C13: from Old French despit, from Latin despectus contempt; see despise
Examples
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He is a surprisingly relaxed man, despite the fact that he has to manage an entire company.
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虽然他得管理整个公司，但其实他是个极其随和的人。
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Despite the bad weather, the opera played to a full house.
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尽管天气不好，但歌剧院里的客人依然爆满。
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Despite the ruling, he was still found guilty.
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尽管有那个裁决，他还是被定了罪。
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The company obtains good financial status and run well despite a bonded debt.
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Your despite at him will incur his revenge.
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他会因你的藐视态度而报复你的。
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