1. 引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句的從屬連詞主要有 although, though, however (=no matter how), even if(即使), whether…or(不論…還是)等連詞。如:
The speech is good, though it could be better. 這次演講不錯(cuò),雖然還可以再好一點(diǎn)。
He went out even though it was raining. 盡管下雨,他還是出去了。
2. as 也可引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句,但要將名詞、形容詞或副詞等提到 as 前,若提前的是單數(shù)可數(shù)名詞,要省略 a / an。如:
Teacher as he is, he can’t know everything. 雖然是老師,他也不可能什么都懂。
3. 連詞 while 有時(shí)也可表示“盡管”、“雖然”,引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句。如:
While we don’t agree we continue to be friends. 盡管我們意見不同,我們還是朋友。
4. whatever, whoever, however, whenever, wherever 等引導(dǎo)讓步狀語從句。如:
Don’t lose heart whatever you do. 不管你做什么,都不要灰心。
Whoever you are, you can’t pass this way. 不管你是誰,你都不能從這里通過。
注:表示“雖然”的 though, although 不可與 but 連用,但可與 yet, still 連用。