引導讓步狀語從句的主要連詞

引導讓步狀語從句的從屬連詞。比較常見的有although, though, even though, even if, whether…or…等。如：

She kept on working although she was tired. 她雖疲勞但仍繼續工作。

Though he is poor, he’s still happy. 雖然他很窮，他仍然很快樂。

I like her even though she can be annoying. 盡管她有時很惱人，但我還是喜歡她。

Even if I have to walk all the way I’ll get there. 即使我得一路走著去，我也要走到那里。

Whether we help him or not, he will fail. 不論我們幫助他與否, 他都將失敗。

另外，以-ever結尾的連詞如however, whatever, whoever, whenever, wherever等也可引導讓步狀語從句，其用法相當于no matter…。如：

Keep calm, whatever happens. 不論出什么事都要保持鎮靜。

Whoever telephones, tell them I'm out. 不管是誰打電話，都說我出去了。

Whichever day you come, I'll be pleased to see you. 無論你哪天來，我都歡迎。

However much he eats, he never gets fat. 無論他吃多少, 他都不發胖。

Whenever you come, you are welcome. 你什么時候來，我們都歡迎。

Wherever he goes, I'll go. 不管他去哪里，我也去。

注意，while和when除用于引導時間狀語從句外，有時也可引導讓步狀語從句，其意為“盡管”“雖然”。如：

While the work was difficult, it was interesting. 雖然工作有難度，但很有趣。

She stopped when she ought to have continued. 盡管她應該繼續下去，她卻停住了。