Wods+and+phrases+that+indicate+a+consession,+a+contrast+or+contradiction+of+a+point+previously+stated


 * while** - хотя; несмотря на то, что;


 * whereas** //-// тогда как; в то время как;


 * in contrast/by contrast/on the contrary** //-// наоборот; напротив;


 * however/nonetheless/nevertheless** //-// однако; тем не менее;


 * however** - какбы...ни (союз, вводящий уступительное придаточное предложение);


 * yet/still** //-// темнеменее; однако; всёже; всё-таки;


 * although/though -** 1)хотя; 2) тем не менее, однако; всё же; всё-таки;


 * despite the fact that...** //-// несмотря на тот факт, что...;


 * in spite of something/despite something** //-// несмотря на;

Note: Compare //notwithstanding//, //despite//, //in spite of//. //Notwithstanding// is formal and the weakest of the three terms used to indicate opposition. //In spite of// is the strongest in this group.
 * notwithstanding** - несмотря на; вопреки;
 * all the same** - всё же; всё-таки;


 * be that as it may** - как бы то ни было;


 * instead (of this)** - взамен; вместо этого;


 * unlike smb or smth** - в отличие от кого-либо или чего-либо;


 * on the other hand** - с другой стороны;


 * rather than** - ... а не ...;


 * contrary to popular belief** //-// вопреки общеизвестному мнению;


 * to express one’s sharp disagreement with/to strongly disapprove** **of** - выражать полное несогласие/быть категорически против;


 * to oppose (an idea/plan/matter etc)** - выступать против/иметь возражения по... ;


 * The most common argument against this is that...** - Наиболее часто употребляемым аргументом против этого является ...;


 * to put forward/present arguments against...** - выдвигать/представлятьаргументыпротив...;


 * a weak/strong/convincing/fundamental argument against...** - слабый/веский/убедительный/основнойаргументпротив...;


 * This argument does not hold water.** - Этот аргумент не выдерживает никакой критики.

Eg: **While/Whereas** some people condemn television as a negative influence on the overall mental development of children and their behavior, others praise it for its contribution to children’s education and upbringing. Eg: It is sometimes argued that many of the world’s problems would disappear if people everywhere spoke the same language. **By conrast/In contrast/On the contrary**, many people regard the idea of an international language as foolish and impractical.
 * The argument is not logically sound./This is not a sound argument/There are holes in the argument.** (Выражения для описания нелогичного, непоследовательного аргумента.)

Eg: //Arguments presented by// //proponents/supporters of vegetarianism: **The argument** **is** sometimes **put forward** that man is not naturally a vegetarian. **While** such a claim may contain a grain of truth, it **however/nevertheless/nonetheless** ignores the obvious fact that there are many aspects of the original human condition that we have seen fit* to improve. (*to see/think fit to do smth -// //считать////нужным/////целесообразным////делать////что////-либо////) Arguments presented by opponents of vegetarianism: Those who support vegetarianism insist/point out that such a course is both spiritually and physically beneficial. **However/Nonetheless/Nevertheless/Be that as it may,** there is no evidence that vegetarians are exceptionally healthy or less agressive only because they do not eat meat.// Eg: He is not the man for the job, **however** enthusiastically he may be recommended. Eg: //Arguments for (in favor of) and against small-town/countryside life: It is true that city-dwellers have access to certain facilities such as theatres, museums or funfairs that may be denied to the inhabitants of small towns or countryside. **Yet/Still** there are a number of disadvantages of living in a big city. The main point here is that people are exposed to a lot of stress because of the hustle and bustle of big-city life// Eg: I believe that we should not spend so much of our limited national budget on space exploration. **Instead**, we should spend more on improving essential social programs. Eg: //Arguments presented by// //opponents of the view that live theater is dying: Of course the theater has suffered from competition that takes advantage of modern technology.**All the same**, there is a qualitative difference in being present at an actual performance which, **though** it may be a luxury, will never be replaced by second-hand audience participation.// Eg: **Unlike** his predecessor, the new program coordinator has an ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively. Eg: **Contrary to popular belief**, I hold the opinion that television helps stimulate **rather than** destroy communication among family and friends. Television viewing is often an activity that people do together, discussing the various programs they watch. Eg: //Arguments against cars as means of transportation//: Their tremendous advantage for transportation **notwithstanding**, cars simply cause too much pollution. Secondly, the production and operation of cars waste a huge portion of the earth’s natural resources. Thus, it is critical that we spend money on improving public transportation - or even offering free public transportation! - so that people will prefer riding subways, buses, commuter trains, etc., to traveling in their cars. Вы заметили, что многие из этих слов и выражений имеют одинаковые значения. Просмотрите нижеследующие варианты: 1) **Although/Though/ Even though** he has undoubted talents, he is not the man for the job.

2) **Despite/In spite of/Notwithstanding** (the last one is formal) his undoubted talents, he is not the man for the job.

3) He is not the man for the job, his undoubted talents **notwithstanding**.

4) He has undoubted talents; **nevertheless/nonetheless/however/yet** he is not the man for the job.