although /ɔ:lˈðəu/ conj.虽然(引导让步状语从句，用法同though)：Although it was cold, he didn’t light the fire. 天气虽冷，他并未生火。They are generous although they are poor. 他们虽贫穷却很慷慨。［考句］Although receiving financial support from family, community or the government is allowed, it is never admired.虽然允许从家庭、社区或政府获得经济资助，但这从不受人赞赏。（［注］：although 不与 but 连用，如不可以说：Although he is tired, but he works on. 可以说：Although he is tired, he works on. 也可以说：He is tired, but he works on.）