句子结构
notwithstanding A, it is my contention that B
结构来源
Notwithstanding the disappointing results, it is my contention that the strategies were not in vain.
[译] 尽管结果令人失望，但是我仍然认为这些策略并非毫无用处。
*此句出自雅思阅读文章。
结构解析
此结构可表达“尽管出现A这种情况，但是我仍然怀有观点B”的意思。A可以是一个名词性成分，也可以是一个完整的句子，B指的是某种观点。这个结构可以用来表示让步假设，强调说话者所持有的观点。作文中经常需要做让步假设，如果你不想跟大多数人考生一样使用although或者even though，不妨使用今天学习的这个句型。
模仿使用
Notwithstanding there are many supporters of the government's plan, it is my contention that this plan would never have been successful whatever had happened.
[译] 尽管有很多人支持政府的这项计划，但是我仍然认为无论发生什么事情，这项计划都不会成功。
适用题目举例
IELTS Writing 70
In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS Writing 72
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. For today's world, which system is appropriate?
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