在英語中despite這個單詞是一個介詞,其含義是儘管,雖然,後面只能接名詞代詞動詞的ing作賓語。它可以替換為in spite of。
例如
As far as I am concerned, all of us should be brave despite some difficulties.
Despite being cold, I will go to visit my good frieng in the hospital.