concessive clause
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A concessive clause is a subordinate clause which refers to a situation that contrasts with the one described in the main clause. For example, in the sentence "Although he was tired, he couldn't get to sleep," the first clause is a concessive clause. 让步从句[技术]
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concessive clause /kəˈnsɛsɪv klɔːz/ (concessive clauses)
剑桥词典
- a clause , often beginning with "though" or "although ", that expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence
让步从句
The sentence "Although he's quiet , he's not shy " begins with a concessive clause . “Although he's quiet, he's not shy.”这句话是以让步从句开头的。 返回 concessive clause