`1` Despite the fact that she is an accountant, she never has money.

`2` In spite of the heavy rain, we went to work.

`3` In spite of the fact that cars cause pollution, people still want them.

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`-` Although/Though/Even though + S + V, S + V

`=` In spite of/Despite + N/Ving, S + V

`=` In spite of/Despite + the fact that + S + V, S + V

`=>` Diễn tả hai vế mang nghĩa đối lập.

`1.` Despite being an accountant, she never has money.

- Thì HTĐ: (+) S + V(s/es)

`2.` In spite of the heavy rain, we still went to work.

- Thì QKĐ: (+) S + V2/ed

`3.` In spite of the fact that cars cause pollution, people still want them.

- Thì HTĐ: (+) S + V(s/es)

-> In spite of/Despite + N/N phrase/V-ing, Clause (S + V + O): Mặc dù

-> In spite of/Despite + the fact that + Clause 1 (S + V + O), Clause 2 (S + V + O): Mặc dù