精讲although与though
1. although较正式,语气强;though较常用。现代英语中两者可随意换用。如:
Although / Though he was tired, he went on working. 虽然他很累,但他还是继续工作。
2. although和though引导的从句放在主句前后均可,有时还可放在句中。如:
He often helps me with my English although / though he is quite busy. 尽管他相当忙,但是还常常帮我学英语。
3. although, though引导的从句不能与but, however连用,但可与yet, still连用。如:
4. though有时指假设的情况,不指事实,从句用虚拟语气;although不能这样用。如:
Einstein cared little for money, though he could have been very rich. 尽管爱因斯坦本可以成为非常富有的人,但他对金钱却不感兴趣。
5. though引导的从句,可用倒装语序,即把从句中的表语或状语放到though之前;although却不能这样用。如:
Young though she is, yet she is fit for the job.尽管她很年轻,可她还是胜任这项工作的。