Even as
Even 可放在 as 所引導的子句前面來表示「正當,恰好在 … 的時候」的意思。例如:
- Even as we spoke, he ate his breakfast quickly. (就在我們說話的時候,他匆匆地吃完了早餐)
- Even as I watched, the bus crashed into the house. (正當我看著的時候,巴士就撞上了房子)
Even if
Even 可放在 if 所引導的子句前面來表示「即使」的意思。例如:
- Even if you take a taxi, you’ll still be late for school. (即使搭計程車去,你還是上學遲到)
- I’m still going to eat out(,) even if it rains. (即使下雨,我仍要外出用餐)
Even though
Even 可放在 though 所引導的子句前面來表示「儘管,雖然」的意思。Even though 與 although 或 in spite of the fact that 同義,但比 although 更具強調作用。例如:
- Even though Gary has a master’s degree in business administration, he can’t fill out his tax form. (蓋瑞儘管擁有企管碩士學位,但還是不會填報稅表格)
- He rents his house(,) even though he’s so rich. (他雖然很富有,但還是租房子住)