so ·phrase
Definition: used to emphasize that something surprising is true despite what you have just said Level: C1
房价最近下降了，但即便如此，我们还是买不起。
The house prices have fallen recently, but ___even ___so, we can't consider buying one.
这主要是运气不好，但即便如此，有些事情我们本可以做得更好。
It was mostly bad luck, but ___even ___so, there are things we could have done better.
外面酷热难当，但尽管如此，人们仍在公园里享受野餐。
It was scorching hot outside, but ___even ___so, people were still enjoying picnics in the park.