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Tiểu Cầm Posted 13 years ago
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Q:____failing, the new car was an enormous success
A.Far from
B. Despite
C.Apart from
D.Although
I choose B, but the correction is A. I don't understand. Please explain it to me. Thanks
  

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'Despite failing' = even though it failed. This is not true, since it was an 'enormous success'.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Despite failing' = even though it failed.
  • This is not true, since it was an 'enormous success'.
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'Despite failing' = even though it failed. This is not true, since it was an 'enormous success'.
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So in spite of and despite have the meaning although?
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Ti?u C?mSo in spite of and despite have the meaning although?
They carry the same general relationship, yes.
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Far from failing = a long distance from failure = a long way towards the opposite direction (success).
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