Concession 让步关系
标志词 Despite /in spite of …(后面只能跟名词 名词词组或者动名词)(尽管有…),albeit…(尽管,后面只能跟形容词或者介词短语), 形容词+as it maybe…(尽管,前面只能加形容词),Nonetheless/Nevertheless,(尽管如此)
e.g. 1 Tough as it may be to get accustomed to a new culture, it will provevery rewarding.
尽管适应新的文化可能很难，但这会被证明是很值得的。
2 Rote Learning is at times necessary, albeit monotonous.
死记硬背有时候是必要的，很枯燥和机械。
3 The government plays a crucial role in scientific research, Nonetheless,private companies hold certain advantages in conducting scientific research.