despite有兩種詞性，可以用作名詞和介詞，despite作為名詞時，意為“卑鄙的行為，侮辱，傷害”;despite作為介詞時，意為“不管，儘管，任憑”，不可以與but 連用。
despite的例句
1. She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.
雖然朋友們明確反對，她還是堅持己見。
2. Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.
他雖然經驗不足，但還是獲得了這份工作。
3. Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.
儘管他身形龐大，移動起來還是很靈巧。
4. Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment.
雖然地位顯赫，但是公爵夫人並不會得到優待。
5. Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else.
儘管他的方法不同尋常，但他給予學生的激勵比其他人都要多。
6. They were all in top hats and cutaways despite the growing heat.
雖然天氣越來越熱，他們仍全部戴着高頂禮帽，穿着燕尾服。
