in spite of和despite的区别

in spite of和despite的区别：1、despite比in spite of谨严，但意思没有分别，都可译做“虽然”或“不顾”，2、despite：despite侧重于主观上的意识。in spite of：in spite of侧重于客观上意识。

例句

In spite of his age,he still leads an active life.

尽管年事已高，他依旧过着一种忙碌的生活。

She is still very active,in spite of her advancing years.

她尽管年事渐高，仍然十分活跃。

Despite her earnest efforts,she could not find a job.

尽管她已尽心竭力，但是仍然找不到工作。

Despite the power cuts,the hospital continued to function normally.

尽管供电中断，医院继续照常运作。