| 词汇 | in spite of |
| 释义 | Idiom in spite of someone or something Theme: REGARDLESS regardless of someone or something; in defiance of someone or something.In spite of what you said, I still like you.He went to the concert in spite of his parents. Idiom in spite ofin spite of (something) even while recognizing something bad.In spite of the problems they’ve faced, they are happy with the life they lead.The drug maker won't change the labeling on its product, in spite of six recent deaths tied to the drug. Usage notes: used to say that the something bad will not strongly influence you in spite of (oneself)1. Despite one's own foibles, mistakes, or flaws. Somehow the Eagles managed to pull off a victory in spite of themselves. I knocked over my drink and called her the wrong name at one point, but all in all, I think the date went well in spite of myself. 2. Despite or against one's desire or intention. I was scared senseless when I realized there was a burglar in the house, but I laughed in spite of myself when he slipped on a banana peel on the kitchen floor. in spite of (something)Regardless or in defiance of; despite. In spite of all the warnings, the hikers decided to climb the restricted route, and ended up having to be rescued. We have succeeded, in spite of all the setbacks. in spite of someone or somethingwithout regard to someone or something; even though another course had been prescribed; ignoring a warning. In spite of her orders to stay, I left. In spite of the bad weather, I had fun on vacation. in spite ofRegardless of, in defiance of, as in They kept on in spite of their fears. [c. 1400] in spite of Not stopped by; regardless of: They kept going in spite of their fears. |
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