______ the candidate had more votes, he lost the overall election.
A: Even
B: However
C: Even though
D: Despite
A: Even
B: However
C: Even though
D: Despite
举一反三
- Had Paul received six more votes in the last election, he our chairman now.
- Had Paul received six more votes in the last election, he ( ) our chairman now.
- He’s still smiling _____ he is in a lot of pain. A: because B: however C: even though
- He ______ you more help, even though he was very busy.
- ______I lost the match, I never gave up my dream of being an excellent athlete. A: Even though B: As though C: Despite D: In spite of