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. 讓步從句[技術]
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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
讓步從句
The sentence "Although he's quiet , he's not shy " begins with a concessive clause . “Although he's quiet, he's not shy.”這句話是以讓步從句開頭的。 返回 concessive clause