despite有两种词性，可以用作名词和介词，despite作为名词时，意为“卑鄙的行为，侮辱，伤害”;despite作为介词时，意为“不管，尽管，任凭”，不可以与but 连用。

　　despite的例句

　　1. She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.

　　虽然朋友们明确反对，她还是坚持己见。

　　2. Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.

　　他虽然经验不足，但还是获得了这份工作。

　　3. Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.

　　尽管他身形庞大，移动起来还是很灵巧。

　　4. Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment.

　　虽然地位显赫，但是公爵夫人并不会得到优待。

　　5. Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else.

　　尽管他的方法不同寻常，但他给予学生的激励比其他人都要多。

　　6. They were all in top hats and cutaways despite the growing heat.

　　虽然天气越来越热，他们仍全部戴着高顶礼帽，穿着燕尾服。