
好词典
缩约形式,源自中古英语'thogh',现代标准拼写为'though',非正式场合简化为'tho'。
❶ 非正式用法中放在句尾,表示“不过”、“但是”,用于缓和语气或补充说明。
“I don't really need it. I want it, tho.”
(我不是真的需要它。不过我想要。)
“The food was expensive. It was delicious tho.”
(食物很贵。不过很好吃。)
even tho — 更强调的让步表达,相当于“即使”、“纵然”,常用于非正式语境。
“Even tho it's late, I'll call her.”
(即使很晚了,我还是要给她打电话。)