Definition: despite Level: C1
尽管受伤，他还是赢得了半决赛。
___Notwithstanding injuries, he won the semi-final match.
尽管有抱怨，他们在英语课后去游泳池玩得很开心。
___Notwithstanding the complaints, they enjoyed going to the swimming pool after the English lesson.
尽管天气不好，活动还是成功了。
___Notwithstanding the bad weather, the event was a success.
