在词性上,though有连词和副词两种词性,although只有连词这一种词性。
在用法上,though可以引起从句的主语和谓语部分倒装,而although不可。
在侧重点上,although的语气较重,引导的句子常指事实,though引导的句子可表示假设。
1、The two pictures are similar, although not identical.
这两幅画很相似,虽然不完全相同。
2、I like her, although I could cheerfully throttle her at times.
我喜欢她,虽然有时烦得真想把她掐死。
3、They got on well together although they were total strangers.
尽管以前素未谋面,但他们相处融洽。
1、One major problem did present itself, though.
不过,确实出现了一个重大问题。
2、We are still friends, though, which is good.
不过我们仍然是朋友,这令人感到欣慰。
3、At one stage it looked as though they would win.
有一段时间,他们好像大有获胜的希望。