despite是介词,“不管、尽管、任凭”,后面可跟名词、动词ing或句子,如：
1、He came to the meeting despite his serious illness.
尽管病的很重,他还是来参加了会议.
2、Despite wanting to see him again,she refused to reply to his letters.
尽管很想再次见见他,她还是拒绝答复他的信.
3、Despite what others say,I think he is a good boy.
不管别人说什么,我还是认为他是个好男孩.