despite

• 名词，指对某人或某事强烈的厌恶或轻蔑的漠视。

A noun referring to a feeling of intense dislike or contemptuous disregard for someone or something.

不可数

1. Contempt or scornC1formal

   A feeling of intense dislike and lack of respect for someone or something.

   蔑视

   • She looked at him with despite, unable to hide her contempt.
   • His actions were driven by despite for his rivals.
   • The speech was filled with despite for the opposing party.

   同义词contemptderisiondisdaindisregarddisrespectmockeryscorn

   反义词admirationesteemregardrespect

2. Contemptuous disregardC1formal

   The act of treating something with scorn or as unworthy of consideration.

   蔑视

   • He showed despite for the rules, ignoring them completely.
   • The decision was made with despite for public opinion.
   • Her despite for safety protocols led to the accident.

   同义词contemptcontumelyderisiondisdaindisregarddisrespectscorn

   反义词considerationesteemregardrespect

• 介词，表示尽管有某种障碍、困难或不利情况，某事仍然发生或成立。

A preposition used to show that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it or make it surprising.

1. Without being affected by; in spite ofB2formal

   Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement seem surprising or unexpected. It indicates that something occurs or is true even though there is a reason for it not to.

   不受影响；尽管

   • They went for a walk despite the heavy rain.
   • Despite having little experience, she got the job.
   • He showed up despite feeling terribly ill.
   • Despite all our warnings, he invested his savings in the risky scheme.
   • The crop survived despite the prolonged drought.