"In spite of" despite Although 这3个词组有什么区别!用法是什么?

despite[ dis'pait ] prep. 不管,尽管 v.憎恨,轻视 He came to the meeting despite his illness. 尽管生病,他还是来参加会议. in spite of 不顾,不管 prep. 尽管 (专业四级常见.成考专升本名词词组) They went in spite of the rain. 他们不顾天下雨也去了. 1. although较正式,语气强 Although he was tired, he went on working. 2. although引导的从句放在主句前后均可,有时还可放在句中. Although many difficulties are still ahead, we are determined to make greater achievements. 尽管在前面的道路上还有许多困难,但是,我们决心要取得更大的成就. He often helps me with my English although he is quite busy. 尽管他相当忙,但是还常常帮我学英语. 3. although引导的从句不能与but, however连用,但可与yet, still连用.不能说：Although he was old, but he worked hard. 应把but去掉.当然,保留but而去Although也可. 注意:although 的几不: although不能指假设的情况 although不能作并列连词 although不能作副词,放在词尾