1、despite
尽管;虽然
Despite a thorough investigation, no trace of Dr Southwell has been found.
尽管进行了彻底的调查,还是没有发现索思韦尔博士的任何踪迹
。The National Health Service has visibly deteriorated, despite increased spending.
尽管支出在增加,但国民医疗保健服务的质量却明显下降了
。不由自主;情不自禁
Despite myself, Harry's remarks had caused me to stop and reflect.
哈里的话让我不由自主地停下来细想
。2、purchase
买;购买;采购
He purchased a ticket and went up on the top deck.
他买了一张票,然后上到顶层甲板
。Most of those shares were purchased from brokers.
大部分的股份是从经纪人手中购得的
。紧握;牢牢抓住
I got a purchase on the rope and pulled.
我紧抓住绳子,用力去拉
。I couldn't get any purchase with the screwdriver on the damn screws.
我用螺丝刀拧那些该死的螺丝钉时一点也使不上劲儿
。购买行为
Some of the receipts had been for the purchase of cars.
其中一些收据是购买汽车时开的
。