though 意為“雖然,盡管”,引導讓步狀語從句。在漢語中,有“雖然……但是”這種習慣搭配,但譯為英語時,卻不能用though...but ,兩者不能連用。
我雖然起床早,但是上學還是遲到了 。
Though I got up early, I was late for school. (正)
I got up early, but I was late for school. (正)
Though I got up early, but I was late for school. (誤)
雖然這本書很貴,但卻非常好 。
Though the book is dear, it is very good. (正)
The book is dear, but it is very good. (正)
Though the book is dear, but it is very good. (誤)