albeit

IPA/ˌɔːlˈbiːɪt/
KK[ɔlbˈiɪt]IPA/ˌɔːlˈbiːɪt/

albeit — 連接詞

1. used to add a brief qualification that softens or limits the statement just made

1.連接詞C1
釋義

儘管；雖然

正式語體，後接簡短片語以補充讓步資訊

used to add a brief qualification that softens or limits the statement just made; roughly equivalent to 'though' or 'even if', but typically attaches to a single word or short phrase rather than a full clause.

例句

The Ministry approved the budget, albeit reluctantly, after a long debate.

經過長時間的辯論，部會核准了這份預算，儘管是勉強通過的。

albeit + adverb modifying the previous verb

Professor Wong agreed to the new schedule, albeit with several conditions.

王教授同意了新的時程，雖然附帶了幾項條件。

albeit + prepositional phrase

常見搭配
  • albeit briefly
  • albeit slowly
  • albeit reluctantly
  • albeit with caveats
  • albeit a small one
  • albeit at a cost
同義詞
  • though

    more neutral in register; can introduce a full clause or a reduced phrase

  • although

    standard subordinator that requires a full clause with subject and verb

  • even if

    stresses a hypothetical concession; takes a full clause

  • notwithstanding

    very formal preposition meaning 'in spite of'; takes a noun phrase, not a clause

文法句型

albeit + adjective

albeit + adverb

albeit + prepositional phrase

albeit + present participle

用法筆記

Almost always followed by a reduced phrase (an adjective, adverb, prepositional phrase, or participle), not a full subject-verb clause. Common in academic essays, news reports, and formal writing; in everyday speech 'though' or 'but' is more natural.

常見錯誤

The plan worked, albeit it was risky.
The plan worked, albeit a risky one.
drop the subject and verb after 'albeit' and leave only the qualifying word or phrase.
Albeit she felt tired, she finished the marathon.
Although she felt tired, she finished the marathon.
use 'although' before a full clause; 'albeit' rarely opens a sentence in modern usage.
The hotel was nice, albeit was a bit expensive.
The hotel was nice, albeit a bit expensive.
no second verb is needed after 'albeit'.

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常見搭配

副詞搭配

  • albeit briefly
  • albeit slowly
  • albeit reluctantly
  • albeit indirectly

常用片語

  • albeit a small one
  • albeit on a smaller scale
  • albeit with caveats
  • albeit for a short time

介系詞搭配

  • albeit with
  • albeit at
  • albeit in